SHARP A V23113 MODEL VL-H29E LIQUID CRYSTAL VIDEO CAMERA M El paL OPERATION MANUAL Before using this VIEW CAM, please read this manual carefully, especially page 2.
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Applier serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to ACNE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE qualified dealer or service center. This equipment should be used with DC 3.6V == only or recommended AC adapter. CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. This VIEW CAM does not have a PCM recording or playback function.
Congratulations on a Wise Decision! With 80 many brands available, the choice was difficult. But after enjoying the top quality and high performance of this Sharp VIEW CAM, you'll know you were right. The purchase of this VIEW CAM will further enhance your home video enjoyment. Before operating, please read this operation manual to get the most out of your Sharp VIEW CAM.
PRECAUTIONS DEW FORMATION +What is “dew formation?” When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. *When dew forms In your VIEW CAM. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your VIEW CAM and make the video cassette stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. Recording and playback may not function properly.
USE & CARE « After operation, remove the battery pack from the unit. +Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the VIEW CAM lens or LCD panel, whether recording is in progress or riot, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD panel surface. Be particularly careful when recording outside. *When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden brightly fit objects or light sources, such as the sun, Otherwise, the image may white out.
CARE Cleaning and maintenance *Many plastic parts are used in the VIEW CAM casing. Do not use thinners, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing. «Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth, If the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES To protect recordings against erasure When a previously recorded video cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material is erased. To protect a recording against accidental erasure, slide the tab on the video cassette to cover the hole. (A red mark will be exposed.) To record again, slide the tab to open the hole. Notes: » Do not insert anything into the erasure-protection hole in the video cassette.
PART NAMES For details on the use of each contra, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Al TR Zoom lens [28] Speaker Cassette compartment Lens protector* door OPEN release {15] Microphone Cassette compartment door [15] ’ Retractable stand *Before mounting the optional wide or telephoto conversion lens, remove the lens protector by turning it anti-clockwise. Take care when attaching or removing the lens protector, as it is made of glass.
GAY FREELOADER button button [40, 50] FULL AUTO button [22) MENU button [16] COUNTER button [34] RETURN/SEARCH button [26, 32) Cover Zoom button [23] REC START/STOP button [22] SNAP/EXTEND button (24, 38) STILL/STROBE button [39] PICTURE/ e 2 A DIS button [38] VOLUME button [20]8Z S 4 L Operate switch Y (CAMERAMAN select) [22, 31] Photo receptor LAMP OFF indicator [30] MODE DISPLAY [25] PHONES (Headphone) jack PLUG IN POWER Microphone jack {(See below) 2 Y *About the PLUG IN POWER MIC Jack This external mic
IMPORTANCE UNIT e VIEW CAM securing ever VIEW CAM release button AC adapter release button LED lamp window Power Zoom Telephoto/Wide control buttons Record START/STOP button PLAY button PAUSE/STILL button Rewind/Reverse Search button Fast Forward/Forward Search button STOP button SLOW button VOLUME down bunion VOLUME up button Notes: *To use the infrared cremate control, make sure that the remote control menu item (REMOTE") is set to "ON".
MONITOR DISPLAY DISPLAY LOCATIONS HI8 ANALOGICAL ey Back light-off indicators World clock/Summer time indicator ~Recording mode indicators (Continuous flashing) The VIEW CAM is in Recording Standby mode, and is not recording.
PREPARATION INSTALLING THE MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY The lithium battery is used to back up the calendar and other memory functions. 1 Slippage the OPEN release in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment door. Holding the LCD monitor side towards you, rotate the lens section vertical to the monitor section. Remove the lithium battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the lithium battery firmly into place with the + side facing out.
OPERATE indicator Lights to indicate that the AC power cord s connected to alive power outlet AC adaptability charger {UADP-0191GEZZ) Use the supplied 2 m DC out cable to power the VIEW CAM from the AC adapter. CHARGE indicator Charging the Battery Pack USING THE AC ADAPTER/ BATTERY CHARGER Precautions: =1t used near a radio, the AC adaptability charger may interfere with reception. » Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the unit * This is a sealed unit.
VIEW CAM securing lever View Cam's power, Removing the VIEW CAM from the Importance Unit Press the VIEW CAM release button and remove the VIEW CAM. Note: it the VIEW CAM is removed from the Importance unit, the battery pack inside will naturally discharge with time, even after it has been fully charged. We recommend you place the VIEW CAM on the Viewpoint unit even when iris not in use. Cautions: + Do not use excessive force with the VIEW CAM and/or Importance unit. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction.
Car battery adapter/ battery charger VR-410CH {optional accessory} Eis POWERING THE VIEW CAM FROM AN AC OUTLET 1 Plug the DC cable of the connecting plate (supplied with the AC adapter) into the DC OUT jack on the AC adapter. 2 Mount the connecting plate on the bottom of the VIEW CAM. inert the AC plug into a wall outlet. » The OPERATE indicator on the AC adapter will fight up. Caution: The supplied AC adaptability charger (UADP0191GEZZ) is specially designed for use with the VIEW CAM.
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK Inserting 4 Pull up the battery compartment latch on the bottom of the VIEW CAM and turn it counterclockwise to open the battery compartment 2 insert the battery pack into the compartment and push it until it clicks into the notch. 3 Close the cover and turn the lathe clockwise to secure it firmly.
[ERE] OPEN release Red indicator INSERTING AND REMOVING A CASSETTE Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the OPEN release to open the cassette compartment door. 2 Press the EJECT button. * The cassette compartment extends automatically. 3 insert the video cassette with the window facing outward. * Make sure that the red projection is set to OPEN and that there is no slack in the tape. 4 Press the “PUSH" mark until the compartment clicks into place. * The cassette compartment retracts autocratically.
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WORLD CLOCK This VIEW CAM comes equipped with a World Clock feature. This allows you to easily adjust the time when you use the VIEW CAM while traveling anywhere in the world outside your own time zone. 1 you have not previously set the area, date and time, see page 16 and set them first. 2 MENU bunion Changing the Area of the Time Zone Example: Changing the area to London, 1 Set the Operate switch to CAMERA. 2 Press the MENU button to display MENU 1.
b T To Display Area, Date and Time on the Monitor Select "DISPLAY” on the MENU 1 and set it to ON. The area, date and time will be displayed on the monitor. Setting Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time) Select "RUMS TIME” on the MENU 1 and set it io ON. The time automatically changes fo summer time {daylight saving time) and the mark is displayed on the monitor. To rests to standard time, set “RUMS TIME” to OFF.
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PICTURE/VOLUME/BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT If the picture is difficult to watch due to ambient righting or the sound difficult to hear, adjust the picture and volume. 7§ Set the Operate switch to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press the PICTURE/VOLUME button to display the desired function to be adjusted. + The monitor display will change in the order of Back light, Bright, Co lour and Volume each time you press the PICTURESQUENESS button. 3 Press either W or & button to adjust the desired function to your preference.
Ring on the side of the Long slider ATTACHING THE SHOULDER LD monitor STRAP 1 Hold the end of the strap and thread it through the ring on the left side of the LCD monitor. 2 Thread the end of the strap through the long slider and move the long slider in the direction of the arrow to secure. 3 Loosen the strap in the buckle, then feed through the end of the strap as shown.
BASIC OPERATION CAMERA RECORDING >3 » [ REC FULL AUTO mutton HONES frack Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees you from having to peer into a small viewfinder. You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor for easier, more enjoyable video-shooting EASY CAMERA RECORDING WITH FULL AUTO Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 10 through 21 to prepare your VIEW CAM. 1 Set the Operate switch to CAMERA.
ZOOMING Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position, To Zoom In Press the Power Zoom “T” (telephoto) button to get a close-up view. Power Door buttons To Zoom Out Press the Power Zoom ‘W {wide angle} button to get a wide field of view. The display will show the current zoom setting. Note: 1 no subject is displayed on the monitor, the VIEW CAM will automatically zoom out until & subject comes into the frame.
DIGITAL 2x QUICK ZOOM (EXTEND ZOOM) if you set the Digital 2x Quick Zoom function {EXTEND), you can instantly zoom in the subject by pressing the SNAP/EXTEND button. This is useful when you want to emphasize a subject quickly. Setting the DIGITAL 2x Quick Zoom (Extend Zoom) 4 Set the Operate switch to CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button to display MENU 2, if MENU 1 is displayed, press the PAGE button {89) to get MENU 2 on the monitor. 3 Press the W or A button to move the b pointer to "BLDG MODE".
Situations where the Auto Focus may not focus on the subject u Subject s taa dark Lack of contrast, 6.g.
2 QUICK RETURN When you have beer playing back what you have recorded, and wish to quickly return to recording again from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick-return function. 1 Set the Operate switch to CAMERA. 2 Press the RETURN/SEARCH button. + The tape begins winding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene. 3 When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, the VIEW CAM enters Recording Standby mode.
Basel Posture Look at the monitor with both eyes. Place your feet at 2 45° angle and take a firm stance. High Angle You can record Low Angle and still see the monitor. This is convenient when you want to BECOMING Over & Crowd, When kneeling, put one «nee on the ground for the best stability. Prone Fest on both elbows o stabilize the VIEW CAM, More hints for shooting better videos » Before zooming, think about how to best frame the shot, Stop zooming when the shot is well framed.
MENU button wew LATEST RECORDING THE DATE AND TIME Follow the procedure shown below to record the d ate and time, or the date only, along with the subject. 1 Set the Operate switch to CAMERA: 2 Press the MENU button to display MENU 1. It MENU 2 is displayed, press the PAGE button 1o get MENU 1 on the monitor. 3 Press the W or A button to move the » pointer 0 "DISPLAY". 4 Press the SET button to select "AUTO”, “ON", or *OFF".
Recording Time MODE DISPLAY button Approx. Remaining ] Monitor display 50 min.-8 min, TAPELINE & termini min. TAPELINE] & min.~4 min. TAPELINE ] Trina 2 min. TAPEMCICIC] 2 min.-1 min. SUPERFICIALITY] THE TAPE ENDOGENOUS. 1 min.-0 min, W A TAPE END CHANGE THE 0 min. CASSETTE. {The tape has reached its end.) ¥ TAPE END Co lour Battery Power Display Green Green Green Yellow Red h ] BATTERY 8§ TOO LOW.
TURNING OFF THE LCD MONITOR BACK LIGHT View Cam's LCD monitor uses a fluorescent lamp for back lighting (see page 51). You can turn off the damp when back lighting is not necessary; 8. g. when you are watching a playback picture on a connected TV screen. Turning off the lamp will reduce power consumption. In Camera or VCR mode, hold down the MODE DISPLAY button. Two seconds later, “LCD LAMP OFF” starts flashing on the monitor.
PLAYBACK 0 S 3 STOP bunion = PICTURESQUENESS button VOLUME Y J—— Caviler Increases Oleo®® e 1,3 2 Ean PLAYBACK The LCD monitor makes it possible to playback and see what you have just recorded. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback, You can hear the sound through the built-in speaker or via your own earphone. You can also watch prerecorded 8 mm video tapes on this VIEW CAM Playback”).
PRIG. SEARCH PROGRAM SEARCH Program Search mode automatically returns the tape to the beginning of a number of previously recorded scenes. A total of 10 different scenes can be found on one tape. 1 Set the Operate switch to VCR. 2 Press the RETURN/SEARCH button, « The "REW” or "FF” indicator starts flashing on the monitor ’ o To cancel, press the RETURN/SEARCH button again. 3 Press the REW or FF button.
Reverse Search Forward Search button button Hss VIDEO SEARCH Search for and Play Back a Scene Near the Current One 1 During playback, press the Forward Search () {or Reverse Search button. * The fast forward {(or reverse) playback picture is displayed on the monitor. 2 When you find the desired scene, press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. Search for and Play Back a Scene Far from the Current One 1 If the VIEW CAM is in Playback mode, press the STOP button to stop the tape.
COUNTER button Counter TAPE COUNTER FEATURE Counter Display The counter display shows elapsed recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. {it continues to count even when it is not displayed.) It is available in both Camera and VCR modes. Using the Counter Press the COUNTER button to toggle the tape counter display on or off on the monitor. The counter display changes each time you press the COUNTER button as shown below.
1 COUNTER button CREWMEN ORY] SET WO R H3s USING THE COUNTER MEMORY Use the counter memory when you want fo rectum to the beginning of a particular scene. The position where the counter memory was reset is stored in memory to make it easier to return the tape to that point. 1 Press the COUNTER button to make the counter memory display appear on the monitor. 2 Press the MEMORY button to set the counter to Counter Memory mode. *M" will be displayed to the let of the counter.
Phosphorescent 15° Approximate operating range of remote control USING THE STAND Pull out the stand and lock it into position when you put the VIEW CAM on a table or other flat surface. For stability, make sirs the View Cam's camera part stands vertically, as shown Cautions: « Protect the stand from strong forces, Otherwise it may break, » Wren the stand is not in use, fold it away o esp it from breaking by pressing in the direction of the arrow.
USEFUL FEATURES FOR CAMERA RECORDING Normal Recording made Self Recording mode Lo 0330 l Examples of recording in Self Recording mode Indore Triad adapter Auto pan for 180¢ head recording V YR-AP100P VR-G10FA {optional {optional HOMOEROTIC) accessory) Recording yourself and your friends together at a party, using the remote control, white monitoring yourselves on the View Cam's screen Tripod adapter for 180° recording VR-410FA {optional Accessory) i Recording yourself and your family together on a picnic, u
DIS button SNAP/EXTEND button Notes: # if the electronic shutter is used with the snapshot function, you can record a complete still image without any blurring. » The picture quality of the snapshot is slightly lower than normal picture quality. Caution: If the Digital 2x Quick Zoom s set, Snapshot Recording is not possible. Set the digital mode item in the Menu 2 to BLDG ZOOM or OFF (See gaps 23).
I ae STILL/STROBE RECORDING You can record still or strobe (still pictures that capture continuous motion at 1/6 sec. intervals) images of subjects with normal sound. You will find it useful when you want fo record a shot of a tourist information board during sightseeing (Til recording), or produce a special effect while retarding moving subjects such as your friends waving at you (Strobe recording). 1 Press the STILL/STROBE button in the Recording Standby mode.
button ~ i button BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION (BLC) When the subject is backbit, the image will be darkened if iris recorded normally. The back light compensation (BLC) feature can improve the picture. Press the mutton. The “[2M” indicator appears on the monitor. To tum off the BLC function and return to the normal exposure, press the button again, The “BY" indicator disappears.
1 FULL AUTO White paper FULL AUTO button FOCUS [E w/B w/B LOCK] SHUT. SPEED, WHITE BALANCE LOCK White balance ensures that colors are correctly reproduced. In the Full Auto mode, white balance is constantly adjusted automatically. To Set the White Balance Lock Mode Co lours may shift when the VIEW CAM is filed with a scene that has just one color, e.g., if you take a close-up of a solid orange sheet of paper. To prevent colors shift with that kind of scene, lock in the correct white balance.
FULL AUTO button 2 FOCUS W/B |SHUT. ©WO®® Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. You need to select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light. The selected shutter speed will be displayed on the monitor. Recording sport players in bright daylight | sec. or « Recording in bright daylight at a ski resat | 1/4000 sec + Re carding outdoor sports on & somewhat cloudy day * Re carding outside scene through a car window.
FREELOADER button REC START/STOP button S Haa FARED v FADE 1§ MACRO SHOTS This VIEW CAM lets you shoot closeup images of small objects such as Lowers and infects, or make title frames for your videos. When you want to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately 1.5 m of the VIEW CAM, do not zoom in on the subject. Instead, zoom out all the way by holding down the Power Zoom “W" button, and then move the VIEW CAM closer to the subject until you obtain the desired image on the monitor.
2 MENU bunion ON BLDG ZOOM ON WIDE SCREEN The top and the bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9, which has the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theater. 1 Make sure that the Operate switch is set to CAMERA and the VIEW CAM is in the Recording Standby mode. " is displayed.) 2 Press the MENU button 1o display the Menu 2. 1 MENU 1 is displayed, press the PAGE button (€9} to get MENU 2 on the monitor.
LIGHTING Rt Bite sky Clear gy at noon (100,000) Clear day at 10 am {65,000 Clear day at 3 pm (35,000} Cloudy day at noon (32.000) Cloudy day at 10 am (25,000} Cloudy day, one hour after sunrises (2.
CONNECTIONS FOR PLAYBACK ON A TV T To S-VICED input terminal Yellow: To VIDEO IN terminal Red: To AUDIO IN (R} terminal White: To AUDIO IN (L} terminal To DIVIDE input terminal Yellow: To VIDEO IN terminal Red: To AUDIO IN (R) terminal White: To AUDIO IN (L) terminal Although you can enjoy playback on the View Cam's LCD monitor, you can also watch played-back tapes on your TV screen.
VIDEO jack RF DC OUT jack AUDIO L (MONO) jack AUDIO R jack AY PACK EJECT button MONITOR IN jack Bar USING THE AV PACK (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) To connect the VIEW CAM to a TV which does not have audio/video jacks, you must use the AV pack as well as the RF converter and 75-ohm coaxial cable, available as optional accessories. The AV pack can also be used to connect the VIEW CAM to a VCR for editing with audiovisual jacks.
Playback HG selector RF converter {optional accessory) ANTENNA IN REFUTER Connect to outdoor or indoor Coaxial cable antenna of cable (optional accessory) I your TV’s antenna input is connected to a VCR Disconnect the cable between the TV and VCR, and insert the RF converter between them, as shown below. CONNECTION TO TV WITHOUT AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS Use the RF converter and 78-ohm coaxial cable available as optional accessories. 1 Attach the VIEW CAM to the Importance unit. {See page 12.
EDITING Set the Operate switch 1o VCR {supplied accessory) To 8-VIDEO input terminal il ~im Audiovisual cable (supplied accessory) Yellow: To VIDEO IN terminal Red: To AUDIO IN (R} terminal White: To AUDIO IN (L) terminal EDIT FUNCTION Picture quality inevitably declines during dubbing from VIEW CAM to & VCR. To minimize this quality reduction, set the "EDIT” item on the Menu to “ON". Use this when editing videos. Notes: « Tne Edit function is ineffective when the VIEW CAM is recording.
e T — Set the OPERATE switch to VOR VIDEO cable (supplied| accessory) To S-VIDEO input terminal =1 -1 ~Im Audiovisual cable {supplied accessory) Video disc player ~ Yellow: To VIDEO OUT terminal Red: To AUDIO OUT (R) terminal White: To AUDIO OUT (L} terminal 3 REC button RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE You can record or edit on this VIEW CAM from other sources such as a VCR, TV, or video disc player. Connect the VIEW CAM to the source equipment with the supplied audiovisual cable as shown io the left.
FLUORESCENT LAMP BACK LIGHT Fluorescent tamp 2 Fluorescent lamp compartment cover Fluorescent lamp compartment cover Fluorescent lamp Est The fluorescent lamp back light used in the VIEW CAM will eventually need replacing. 1t you continue to use the VIEW CAM when the fluorescent lamp has almost reached the end of its service fife, the “REPLACE THE LAMP." indicator will appear on the monitor, and the monitor will go off approximately one minute later.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table Power power Safety devices are functioning Disconnect the AC asap into the wall outlet again. (p. 11) The battery pack is not charged. Charge the battery pack sufficiently. (p. 11} The power source is not correctly Connect the power source correctly, connected. {pp.13, 14) Power goes off soon | Depleted battery pack, Use a fully charged battery pack. {(p.
SPECIFICATIONS Signal system: Recording system: Cassette: Tape speed (SP): Recording time max. (8F): VIDEO: AUDIO: Microphone input: Pickup: Minimum required illumination: Lens: Filter diameter: Monitor: Power source: Power consumption: Co lour temperature compensation: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Storage temperature: Dimensions (approx.): Weight (approx.}: AC Power Adaptability Charger 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power requirement: DC output: Power consumption: Dimensions {approx.}: Weight (approx.
