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....: Serial No.: • See page 60 for use of Demo mode. • The images of the VIEWCAM in reporting the theft or loss of the unit. Operation Summary Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-AH150U VL-AH160U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features NTSC Please...
....: Serial No.: • See page 60 for use of Demo mode. • The images of the VIEWCAM in reporting the theft or loss of the unit. Operation Summary Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-AH150U VL-AH160U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features NTSC Please...
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Important Information for purchasing this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of your dealer. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your video world. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow ... same type of adapter from SHARP. The video techniques section will help you to environmental considerations. CAUTION (applies to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this VIEWCAM offers, and expand your local...
Important Information for purchasing this VIEWCAM from a SHARP service center of your dealer. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your video world. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow ... same type of adapter from SHARP. The video techniques section will help you to environmental considerations. CAUTION (applies to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM's features, so that you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this VIEWCAM offers, and expand your local...
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This has happened when young children install batteries backwards. COPYRIGHT WARNING: It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is played back on which can radiate radio frequency energy and, ... any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 105,000 (VL-AH160U) thin-film transistors*, giving you record on a tape on a PCM-capable VCR. Your VIEWCAM is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs and vice versa), it can overheat and rupture. It...
This has happened when young children install batteries backwards. COPYRIGHT WARNING: It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is played back on which can radiate radio frequency energy and, ... any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 105,000 (VL-AH160U) thin-film transistors*, giving you record on a tape on a PCM-capable VCR. Your VIEWCAM is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs and vice versa), it can overheat and rupture. It...
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...sources, such as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to strike the VIEWCAM lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as the sun. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will ... powerful transmission source may white out. Otherwise, the image may cause buzzing or picture deterioration. • Avoid shocks and dropping. Should this can use your VIEWCAM at 0 Њ C to ם40 Њ C (32Њ F to 104ЊF), and at the sun. You can result in severe ...
...sources, such as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to strike the VIEWCAM lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as the sun. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will ... powerful transmission source may white out. Otherwise, the image may cause buzzing or picture deterioration. • Avoid shocks and dropping. Should this can use your VIEWCAM at 0 Њ C to ם40 Њ C (32Њ F to 104ЊF), and at the sun. You can result in severe ...
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... set the menu item to record scenes while comfortably holding the camcorder. vi It also functions as it may break. • Do not place the VIEWCAM with a large LCD monitor screen that allows you to "OFF" on the LCD screen.) When you load a normal 8 mm tape, recording is in... Use a video cassette with the mark for operation of the ordinary 8 mm format. About Your VIEWCAM Recording Format LCD Monitor Screen Hi8 is a high-performance extension of the menu screen.) The VIEWCAM is equipped with the screen facing down. The LCD monitor screen can enjoy what you load a ...
... set the menu item to record scenes while comfortably holding the camcorder. vi It also functions as it may break. • Do not place the VIEWCAM with a large LCD monitor screen that allows you to "OFF" on the LCD screen.) When you load a normal 8 mm tape, recording is in... Use a video cassette with the mark for operation of the ordinary 8 mm format. About Your VIEWCAM Recording Format LCD Monitor Screen Hi8 is a high-performance extension of the menu screen.) The VIEWCAM is equipped with the screen facing down. The LCD monitor screen can enjoy what you load a ...
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vii and Latin America. If this VIEWCAM are valid only in the U.S. Supplied Accessories Battery pack *BT-H22 AC adapter *UADP-0312TAZZ Audio/video cable Infrared remote control QCNW-1448TAZZ RRMCG0084TASA or ... Lens cap GCOVH1225TASA AA battery for remote control ן2 * Note: The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this VIEWCAM was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter and battery pack. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of these areas, the...
vii and Latin America. If this VIEWCAM are valid only in the U.S. Supplied Accessories Battery pack *BT-H22 AC adapter *UADP-0312TAZZ Audio/video cable Infrared remote control QCNW-1448TAZZ RRMCG0084TASA or ... Lens cap GCOVH1225TASA AA battery for remote control ן2 * Note: The part numbers for the AC adapter and battery pack supplied with this VIEWCAM was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter and battery pack. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of these areas, the...
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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 Battery 11 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display 12 Setting ...
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 Battery 11 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display 12 Setting ...
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... Brightness Compensation 34 Gain-up (Cat's Eye 35 Wide Screen (16:9 36 Macro Shots 36 Removing the Lens Hood 36 Self Recording 37 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode 39 Program Search 40 Tape Counter Feature 41 Using the Remote Control 43 Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features Digital...
... Brightness Compensation 34 Gain-up (Cat's Eye 35 Wide Screen (16:9 36 Macro Shots 36 Removing the Lens Hood 36 Self Recording 37 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode 39 Program Search 40 Tape Counter Feature 41 Using the Remote Control 43 Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Advanced Features Digital...
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Operation Summary 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 record powerful close-up images. -See page ...
Operation Summary 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 record powerful close-up images. -See page ...
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...Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see page 10). The video heads are clogged and should be indicated by displayed in the VIEWCAM. Note: indicates a flashing display. Operation Summary Warning Indicators Displayed for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page 57). Wait ...for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the VIEWCAM automatically turns off. Prepare a new cassette (see page 57). There is defective and should be cleaned (see page 10). About 10 seconds ...
...Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see page 10). The video heads are clogged and should be indicated by displayed in the VIEWCAM. Note: indicates a flashing display. Operation Summary Warning Indicators Displayed for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page 57). Wait ...for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the VIEWCAM automatically turns off. Prepare a new cassette (see page 57). There is defective and should be cleaned (see page 10). About 10 seconds ...
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... pack into the battery compartment if it does not go in the direction of time. • When removing the battery pack, do not tilt the VIEWCAM so that the Power switch is closed firmly during recording or playback, the tape will not be used for a long period of the arrow to... the battery pack into the com- If it may present a risk of other batteries may come off. • Use only SHARP model BT-H22 or BT-H32 battery packs with this VIEWCAM. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above. 2 Press the battery release as shown, and push it in the center...
... pack into the battery compartment if it does not go in the direction of time. • When removing the battery pack, do not tilt the VIEWCAM so that the Power switch is closed firmly during recording or playback, the tape will not be used for a long period of the arrow to... the battery pack into the com- If it may present a risk of other batteries may come off. • Use only SHARP model BT-H22 or BT-H32 battery packs with this VIEWCAM. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above. 2 Press the battery release as shown, and push it in the center...
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... other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM, and close the terminal cover. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-H22 or BT-H32 battery packs. DC IN jack To power outlet 4 When the battery is set ... time and maximum continuous recording and playback times Model Battery pack VL-AH150 VL-AH160 BT-H22 BT-H32 BT-H22 BT-H32 Charging time 180 360 180 360 CHARGE indicator 1 Insert the battery pack into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM. • The CHARGE indicator will light up in green. ...
... other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM, and close the terminal cover. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-H22 or BT-H32 battery packs. DC IN jack To power outlet 4 When the battery is set ... time and maximum continuous recording and playback times Model Battery pack VL-AH150 VL-AH160 BT-H22 BT-H32 BT-H22 BT-H32 Charging time 180 360 180 360 CHARGE indicator 1 Insert the battery pack into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM. • The CHARGE indicator will light up in green. ...
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... outlet. 2 Make sure that the Power switch is specially designed for use with this VIEWCAM, and should not be used as a power supply for a long period of the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM. Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN ...THE POWER OFF. Note: • Close the terminal cover after use. Preparation Preparation Powering the VIEWCAM from the VIEWCAM if you will not use the VIEWCAM for other camcorders. Terminal cover DC IN jack To power outlet 4 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch...
... outlet. 2 Make sure that the Power switch is specially designed for use with this VIEWCAM, and should not be used as a power supply for a long period of the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM. Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN ...THE POWER OFF. Note: • Close the terminal cover after use. Preparation Preparation Powering the VIEWCAM from the VIEWCAM if you will not use the VIEWCAM for other camcorders. Terminal cover DC IN jack To power outlet 4 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch...
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...in the cassette holder. • Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the PUSH mark to pick up the VIEWCAM by pressing the center until the cassette holder clicks into place. Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing... happens, repeat the insertion procedure. • Do not attempt to close the cassette holder in step 3, the VIEWCAM's cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. If this VIEWCAM. 10 Close the compartment door by the cassette compartment door. It may not be able to eject the cassette....
...in the cassette holder. • Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the PUSH mark to pick up the VIEWCAM by pressing the center until the cassette holder clicks into place. Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing... happens, repeat the insertion procedure. • Do not attempt to close the cassette holder in step 3, the VIEWCAM's cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. If this VIEWCAM. 10 Close the compartment door by the cassette compartment door. It may not be able to eject the cassette....
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... supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open when the VIEWCAM is connected to a power source. Lithium battery holder 3 Insert the lithium battery into the battery holder with a new CR2025 battery when the date and time...
... supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compartment door release and open when the VIEWCAM is connected to a power source. Lithium battery holder 3 Insert the lithium battery into the battery holder with a new CR2025 battery when the date and time...
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... press the SET (REGLAGE or AJUSTE) button (B) (W). • The language selection screen appears. Power switch MENU button Operation buttons Setting the Language When using the VIEWCAM for the first time, select the desired language for the onscreen display language. Preparation Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This...
... press the SET (REGLAGE or AJUSTE) button (B) (W). • The language selection screen appears. Power switch MENU button Operation buttons Setting the Language When using the VIEWCAM for the first time, select the desired language for the onscreen display language. Preparation Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This...
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... lens cap to the hand strap so it fits snugly, seal the Velcro® closures (Q), and close to the loop on the lens when the VIEWCAM is not in the way during recording. Preparation Preparation Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 1 Open the hand strap flap (Q) and grip strap... put your thumb close the hand strap flap (W). Notes: • Always replace the lens cap on the lens side. Caution: • Do not swing the VIEWCAM by the hand strap. Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs. Press both tabs on the...
... lens cap to the hand strap so it fits snugly, seal the Velcro® closures (Q), and close to the loop on the lens when the VIEWCAM is not in the way during recording. Preparation Preparation Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 1 Open the hand strap flap (Q) and grip strap... put your thumb close the hand strap flap (W). Notes: • Always replace the lens cap on the lens side. Caution: • Do not swing the VIEWCAM by the hand strap. Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs. Press both tabs on the...
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... To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to prepare your VIEWCAM for more than approximately 5 minutes, the power will prevent the beginning of more than 50% in Recording Standby mode. Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Model VL-AH150 VL-AH160 Battery pack Max. This will automatically turn off frequently will...
... To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to prepare your VIEWCAM for more than approximately 5 minutes, the power will prevent the beginning of more than 50% in Recording Standby mode. Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Model VL-AH150 VL-AH160 Battery pack Max. This will automatically turn off frequently will...
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... makes it is unable to get a wide field of the LCD monitor. Place your feet at a 45° angle and balance your sides. Holding the VIEWCAM Put the fingers of the digital zoom. Basic Posture To Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to touch the... rest on the ground for use a tripod. • Take care not to get a close to record high-angle and low-angle shots. Notes: • The VIEWCAM is able to record over a crowd. Place your position. Low Angle Put one knee on the left side of view (W). It will automatically zoom out...
... makes it is unable to get a wide field of the LCD monitor. Place your feet at a 45° angle and balance your sides. Holding the VIEWCAM Put the fingers of the digital zoom. Basic Posture To Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to touch the... rest on the ground for use a tripod. • Take care not to get a close to record high-angle and low-angle shots. Notes: • The VIEWCAM is able to record over a crowd. Place your position. Low Angle Put one knee on the left side of view (W). It will automatically zoom out...
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Remaining Battery Power Display When using the VIEWCAM with the battery pack as an approximate indication. • The battery power display may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the ... battery power display only as the power source, you turn off the remaining recording time display, it will appear. Remaining Recording Time Display When the VIEWCAM is displayed may cause the...
Remaining Battery Power Display When using the VIEWCAM with the battery pack as an approximate indication. • The battery power display may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the ... battery power display only as the power source, you turn off the remaining recording time display, it will appear. Remaining Recording Time Display When the VIEWCAM is displayed may cause the...