OPERATION MANUAL | ENGLISH WARNING: TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment should be used with DG 98Y — only or recommended AC adapter. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. CAUTION: | Ta prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside, Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service irenic.
know you were right. Congratulations on a Wise Decision! With so many brands available, the choice was difficult. But after enjoying the top quality and high performance of this Sharp Camcorder, you'll The purchase of this Camcorder will further enhance your enjoyment of television viewing. Be lore operating, please read this operation manual to get the most out of your Sharp Camcorder. Also, please save it for future reference, since it will be useful if you have any trouble during operation.
PRECAUTIONS READ THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating this Camcorder. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS on this Camcorder and in this manual. DEW FORMATION What is “dew formation?” When you pour cold beer Into a glass, dew forms on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. 42X When dew forms in your Camcorder. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your Camcorder and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape.
e For safety, strictly observe the following Do not open the case. +Take care to avoid flammables or other liquids and metal objects from entering the unit. Should this happen, switch the power off and have the Camcorder checked by qualified personnel. *Do not disassemble or attempt to modify the unit. *Do not operate the Camcorder during lightning storms. Unplug power cables of any connected equipment. Avoid using the Camcorder under the following conditions *Places of extreme humidity or excessive dust.
MAJOR OPERATING COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS kil S8l [ For details on the use of each control, refer to the page indicated in the brackets. [1 | Microphone @ BLC (Back Light button If the subject is darker than the background, the recorded subject may appear too dark and undefined. If this is the case, push this button for “BLOC. When “LIGHT” is displayed in the viewfinder, the gain-up mode is engaged and the screen becomes brighter when this button is pressed.
Bl EPEE Pol B 8 Sub REC START/STOP button Press to start recording. Recording will be paused if pressed during the recording mode. Use when recording from a low angle.
CONTROL PAN % OPERATE & o= OE=) CAMERA SEARCH: » © pLa e FF R REW STOP @ || PAUSE/STILL DATE-ME DISPLAY REC SPEED [29] EJECT button ) Used to insert of remove the VISHNU cassette. _S—Q“ CAMERA REC/VCR PLAY switch When the Camcorder is recording, set this switch to the CAMERA REC position. (The Camcorder will then automatically go Into REC PAUSE mode.) When using the Camcorder as a VCR, set this switch to VCR PLAY.
[zl PREPARATIONS INSTALLING THE LITHIUM BATTERY 1 Open the lithium battery compartment cover with & pointed object. 2 Insert the battery with the ** +” side out. Loss the lithium battery compartment cover. 2 * For battery emplacement, repeat step 2 after removing old battery. Warning: * Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire, = The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard it mistreated.
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE BATTERY PACK Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Lower the battery release lever by pulling it forward. 2. Align the * A" mark on the upper portion of the battery pack with the mark on the camera, and slide it in the direction of 3. Raise the battery release lever until it locks into place. Detaching the Battery Pack 1. Lower the battery release lever by pulling it forward. 2. Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 3.
INSERTING AND REMOVING A CASSETTE Inserting a cassette 1 Crass the EJECT button o open the cassette compartment. Insert a VIS cassette with the transparent window facing you and the arrow facing out. Remove tape slack before inserting the cassette. Remove ape slack I Turn ths reel in the direction of the arrow. Removing a cassette Press the EJECT button. The cassette compartment will open. Remove the cassette. 2 Close the compartment door. Press on the “PUSH" mark to close slowly and correctly.
USE OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The built-in microphone picks up sounds equally from all directions (omnibus-directional). By using an optional VR-67ZM microphone, you can enjoy more effective audio recording. [VAE7Zm Attaches directly to the Camcorder. This microphone is a highly sensitive 4-times zoom microphone able to collect even distant sounds clearly. USING THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER POSITION The viewfinder can be tilted up for foe-angle shot.
POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM Far portable and outdoor use, the supplied BTU battery pack is ideal. Indoors, the supplied AA75S AC Adapter/ Battery Charger and 2m DC QUT cable will be more useful. For extended outdoor use, the optional VR-P75CH Gar Battery Turbocharger may come in handy in remote locations, Using the AC Adaptability Charger OPERATE lamp {red) Lights to indicate the power is on. Battery Pack holder Qb c OUT jack Use the supplied 2m DC OUT cabs to power the Camcorder from the mains.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Use the supplied AA75S AC Adaptability Charger. Outdoors, you can use the optional SHARP VR-P75CH Car Battery Turbocharger. 1 insert the AC plug in a wall outlet. The OPERATE lamp will light. To wale outlet T et < Align the ¥ mark on the side of the battery pack with k mark on the charger and guide the battery pack into the groove. Slide the battery pack forward until it locks in place. The CHARGE lamp will light.
USING THE BATTERY PACK The BEE is a nickel-cadmium battery and has the following characteristics. Recharging normally takes one hour at a room temperature of 20°C. The lower the temperature, the longer the recharging time. Temperature Range Charging Operating Storage avoid hazard: *Do not numb the battery pack. *Do not sheet circuit the terminals. #Do not disassemble or modify it. * Use only recommended SHARP chargers: AC Adaptability Charger AA75S or Car Battery Adapter/ Charger VR-P75CH.
CAMERA RECORDING 4400 CAMERA RECORDING Attach the recharged battery pack. (See page B) However, use the supplied AG adapter for indoor camera recording or an optional Sharp car battery turbocharger for recording in a car, Slide the OPERATE switch on — the operate indicator will light. Press the EJECT button and open the cassette holder. Insert a VHS[M video cassette with its tab Intact and with its window facing outward. Press on the “PUSH” mark fo close the compartment door.
e 5 Press the REC Speed LP/SP select button and set the recording time. This causes the selected recording mode to appear in the viewfinder. Recording time on the ¥ilS® tape EC-30 is as follows. 8P mode: 30 minutes LP mode: 60 minutes ! REC SPEED e LISP select button 6 Set the CAMERA REC/VCR PLAY switch to “GAMER REC” position. Set the FULL AUTO switch to “FULL AUTO” position. Make certain that the *wwm” and * ©w marks appear in the LCD display.
FULL AUTO SYSTEM Setting the FULL AUTO switch to *FULL AUTO” position sets the Focus and White Balance to the AUTO modes and the shutter speed to STANDARD made. This makes it possible for anyone to make accurate Camcorder recordings. When the FULL AUTO switch is set to the “FULL AUTO” position, the FULL AUTO mark “ dawdle” and ~ &= " mark normally appear on the LCD display. However, if the * wile * and start flashing, other alarm indicators may appear in the viewfinder.
[E]17 While recording, press the REC START/STOP button to REC PAUSE (will light in the viewfinder), and very briefly press the REC REVIEW button. About the East 2 seconds of the recording are rewound and played back. The Camcorder is then ready to continue recording. If you hold down the REC REVIEW button, the CAMERA SEARCH function will be engaged.
USING THE ZOOM SELECT BUTTON This Camcorder is equipped with a 1.5 dimes extender function. Enlarge or reduce the image in the viewfinder instantly, for an entirely new kind of zoom effect. For example, when an interesting scene appears In the viewfinder, press the ZOO SELECT button, and the image will be instantly enlarged 1.5 times, (Display in viewfinder} Extender function off Extender function on Enlarge Reduce -— *15 {Example) Standard Before the 1.
[Elbe LAP TIME FUNCTION This Camcorder has a LAP TIME function which counts the approximate recording time. Slide the OPERATE switch to on. 2 Slide the CAMERA REC/VCR PLAY switch to “CAMERA REC”. The Camcorder will automatically switch 1o the REC PAUSE mode. Press the COUNTER/COUNTER MEMORY/ LAP TIME button and select LAP TIME. w Press the RESET button. (LAP TIME will reset to =9 5 Press the REC SPEED LP/SP select button o set the recording speed. Set the FULL AUTO switch to “"FULL AUTO” position.
LCD DISPLAY AND VIEWFINDER INFORMATION The Camcorder provides information needed for camera recording on the LCD display and in the viewfinder. L INDICATORS 1) DEW 4) Video cassette alarm Condensation on tape drum. The FE« Recording cannot be carried out bet N power will cut off in a tew minutes. Wait T cause the video cassette has ils tab re several hours before resuming use. moved or no video cassette is faced. (See page 2) Load a video cassette with its tab intact.
CONVENIENCE INDICATORS 8} Manual Focus 10} Gain-up M The manual focus mode is engaged. *LIGHT The gain-up mode is engaged. “MIF” appears when the AUTO/ “+ LIGHT + " appears when the BLO/ MANUAL FOCUS button is pressed. GAIN-UP button is pressed while “LIGHT™ Is displayed. 9) White Balance Lock we The white balance lock mods is en} FADE aged. “W/B” appears when the | | FARED The fade stand-by mods is engaged. WHITE BALANCE button is pressed.
ASSEMBLE RECORDING To record on a partially recorded tape or produce an assembly recording: 1 Slide the EJECT button and insert a cassette with its tab in place. Slide the CAMERA REC/VCR PLAY switch to “YCR PLAY". Press the PLAY button and use the FF or REW button to quickly locate the exact point, then press the PAUSE/STILL button. from "VCR PLAY" to “CAMERA REC”. 4 Slide the GAMER REC/VCR PLAY switch 5 Press the REC START/STOP button.
PLAYBACK The VL-C780S can playback VHS-C cassettes you have recorded. They can be played back on the viewfinder or a TV. PLAYBACK IN THE VIEWFINDER Attach a Battery Pack or use the AC Adapter/ Battery Charger. Slide the OPERATE switch on — the OPERATE indicator will light. N Sliced the CAMERA REC/VCR PLAY switch to the “VCR PLAY” petition. w Press the EJECT button and insert a video cassette. Remove any tape slack first, S Cue the tape to the scene you want to watch by pressing the FF or the REW button.
FORWARD/REVERSE SEARCH AND STILL To quickly locate a point on a recorded tape, use the Forward and Reverse Search buttons. Forward Search Press the button during playback. This speeds playback up 1o 3 times faster than normal tor an SP recorded tape and 7 times faster for an LP recorded tape. e oo Reverse Search Press the Rewrite) button during playback. This speeds up reverse playback to 3 times faster than normal for an SP retarded tape and 7 times faster for an LP recorded tape.
[E]2s COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE The 4-digit display acts as a handy reference to help you locate specific scenes. Use the tape counter memory to quickly return to a favorite scene. When the memory is on, the tape stops when the counter reads during FF and REW. O Q) -COUNTER MEMORY LAP TARE RESET Slide the OPERATE switch 1o on. Set the CAMERA RECANT PLAY switch to “VCR PLAY™. b Press the COUNTER/COUNTER MEMORY/ LAP TIME button to display the tape counter in the viewfinder.
CONNECTION TO TV o playback tapes recorded with your Camcorder on your TV, connect the optional RF Converter between your TV and the Camcorder. Connection to normal TV. The optional I converter permits playback of video/audio signals through a normal TV, The RF converter is factory set to UHF CH. e o °\1i,1 1 AV out terminal i Connected 10 outdoor or indoor antenna or cable TV set TO ANTENNA IN coaxial cable {optional) TV PLAYBACK Tune the TV to the same channel as the RF converter (UHF CH ~ 39) and press t
A CONNECTION TO TV WITH A/V TERMINALS 1 Plug the supplied AV OUTPUT cable with 21-pin Eur-SCART into the AV OUT terminal on the Camcorder. Plug the 21-pin A/V OUTPUT cable connector into the AV terminal (21-pin Euro-SCARY) on the TV, Tune the TV to the VIDEO or A/V channel. w Side the OPERATE switch to on, Slide the CAMERA REC/VCR PLAY switch to the “VCR PLAY” position. = Press the EJECT button and insert a video cassette.
RECORDING TO ANOTHER VCR Your SHARP Camcorder can be connected as the playback source deck for dubbing and editing a tape with anther VCR. Unnecessary scenes can be removed, the overall length shortened, scenes moved and rearranged, and other effects added to make your tapes more effective and enjoyable. O~NOGO OO DOWN Picture quality inevitably deteriorates with each copy. The standard tape speed (SP) mode is therefore recommended when dubbing a tape.
USING THE CASSETTE ADAPTER Ti ACCESS Inserting the Battery into the Cassette Adapter {(OPTIONAL . ACCESSORY) The VR72CA Cassette Adapter is battery operated by The VHS compact video cassettes recorded with the one Type R6 (AA) battery VL-C7808 can be played back with a standard VHS Ec?z?gtlgre by using the optional YR-72CA Cassette Remove the battery cover by sliding it up., Install one Type R6 (AA) battery and reattach the {A compact video cassette installed in the cassette cover.
Caution: Check the tape condition after inserting the cassette and tape loading is completed: 1. Check to see if there is any tape sack. {Da not open the tape caver.) 2. If there Is tape slack, remove it by muting the reel in the direction of the arrow. Tape cover During tape loading and unloading, do not south this reel for safety and tape protection. Playing Back the Tape 1. Load the cassette adopter into a VHS deck in the same way a5 you would load a regular VHS tape. 2. Operate the VHS deck as usual.
ADVANCED OPERATION MANUAL FOCUS In the following cases, it may be difficult to use the Auto focus, so you might want to focus the lens yourself. 1. When the object is not in the middle of the scene. 2. When you want the background or the front of the scene blurred. 3. When you want to have the beginning of the scene out-of-focus. USING THE MANUAL FOCUS 1 Turn off the FULL AUTO switch. 2 Press T io zoom in on your subject, 3 Press the FOCUS button to select MANUAL FOCUS.
BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION “The Auto Iris in this Camcorder uses a new light measuring system to automatically control bleaching and adjust to backbit subjects. However, if the background is tot bright and the subject appears dark, press the button to prevent the subject from appearing dark on the recording. The Camcorder will automatically return to the AUTO IRIS mode after you release the bunion. GAIN-UP SLIGHT" is displayed in the viewfinder when recording a dark subject.
HIGH SPEED SHUTTER Use the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER 11500, 11100 sec.) mode when recording fast moving objects like sports (tennis, golf, etc.). When you playback the scene on a 4-head VCR, the playback picture will be clear even in the STILL and SLOW modes. USING THE HIGH SPEED SHUTTER 1 While in the REC PAUSE mode, turn off the FULL AUTO switch, and press the SHUTTER SPEED select button. Select the shutter speed desired. Shutter speeds change in the following order: 110,000 sec., sec., 1/500 sec., 1100 sec.
MACRO SHOTS Small plants, insects, even photos in the family album can be recorded using Macro and enlarged to fill the screen. You can also use Mauro to record titles for your videos. Normally the [ens can only focus on subjects that are more than 1m away from the front of the Camcorder. By setting the lens to Macro, you can manually focus on any subject within the macro range, mm-100cm, right up to the front of the lens.
LIGHTING LIGHTING For clear good-quality pictures you will ends between 500 and lux — you can record in less light, however the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance. Brightness Situation .
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Be lore calling for servicing, please check the following troubleshooting table. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION *Rawer *No power « Safety devices are functioning »Disconcert the AC adapter cord, and then plug it into 1he wall socket again. *The battery pack is not charged. = e Charge the battery pack sufficiently. #The power source unit is not »Connect the power source unit correctly connected. correctly. « Power switches off »Depleted battery pack.
SPECIFICATIONS Fermat Power source Fowler consumption Si gnat system Recording stern Cassette Tape speed (5P} (LP) Recording time Max.
