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Sharp VL-DC1E Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 SHARP@ OPERATION MANUAL . Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. bl~C~pyKLp45I flOXaflyiiCT& npOWlTatiTe BHMMaTenbHO MHCTPYK4LNO IlO 3KCWlyaTa~MVl Wpep, TeM KaK nOJlb30BaTbCS BVl#OKaMepOk SHARP...
  • Page 2 WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE inside. Refer servicing to qualified THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN dealer or service centre. OR MOISTURE. This equipment should be used with DC 3.6 V x only or recommended adaptor.
  • Page 3 Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ....Mini DV Cassette ..........Part Names ............Installing the Memory Backup Battery ....13 Installing the Battery in the Remote Control..13 Using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger ..... 14 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ..15 Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet..
  • Page 5 Displaying the Date and T;m~~~.~ko;din,: ..42 Video Search ............Still..............Slow ........Frame Advance ..........Strobe Playback ..........Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight ....43 Programme Search ..........Using the Time Code ......... Using the Tape Counter ........Skip Playback ............
  • Page 6 Supplied Accessories Audio/video cable S-video cable (RCA type) (1.5 Lithium battery x 2...
  • Page 7 Optional Accessories Battery pack Car battery adaptor Tuner pack Sun hood BT-L2 VR-410CA VR-HT3 VR-39BF RF converter Car battery adaptor, Accessory Tripod adaptor VR-H30RF or battery charger shoe adaptor for 180” recording VR-X30RF VR-41 OCH VR-30AD VR-33FA Telephoto Stereo microphone Soft case conversion lens...
  • Page 8 Precautions Always respect prohibitions or restrictions Use & Care on the use of electronic equipment commercial flights or in other sensitive After operation, remove the battery pack areas. from the unit. Watch the temperature and humidity. Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the You can use your VIEWCAM at 0°C to +4O”C...
  • Page 9 Plastic bag Under such circumstances, contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag for further advice. containing the VIEWCAM. (Video head cleaning...
  • Page 10 The battery pack will become warm during charging and use. This is normal and not a Note: malfunction. Use only the SHARP BT-L2 battery pack. It is The battery pack has a limited service life. If designed specifically for use with this VIEW-...
  • Page 11 Clear colour reproduction with virtually no colour contamination jacks Provides three times the colour resolution conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models). A/V cable S-video cable Clear images with virtually no distracting colour (supplied) (supplied)

  • Page 12: Mini Dv Cassette

    Precautions acciden- To protect recordings against Mini DV Cassette tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the ‘SAVE” position. Precautions when using a Mini DV cas- Erasure protect sette cassettes sure to use only Mini DV with the M’n’IX mark.
  • Page 13 ii!” ii & Using Your VIEWCAM Abroad Care Cleaning and maintenance Television system signals and electrical plastic parts are used in the Many system voltages and frequencies vary VIEWCAM casing. Do not use thinners, substantially from country to country. benzenes other strong chemical When you are abroad, please check the...
  • Page 14 Part Names For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. door ninal cover When the cassette compartment door is opened mark [p. “PI Iw” Cassette holder [p. A/V pack mounting panel [P* 581 Removing the Lens Protector Before mounting the optional wide or tele-...
  • Page 15 Power Zoom Wide/ Telephoto control buttons [p. 301 VOLume control LCD Monitor buttons [p. 411 MENU button [p. 191 RECord START/STOP button [p. 291 MODE DISPLAY bt Operation button Photoreceptor Shoulder strap/ban PLUG IN POWER strap loop [p. 281 MICrophone jack (*See note below.) Cable notch cover [p.

  • Page 16: Installing The Memory Backup Battery

    Preparation Memory Backup Installing CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is Battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended by the equipment manufacturer Pull out the battery holder from the KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM memory backup battery compartment CHILDREN.

  • Page 17: Using The Ac Adaptor/Battery Charger

    The POWER indicator will Cautions: light up. Charge only SHARP model BT-L2 battery pack. POWER indicator Other types of batteries may burst, causing power outlet personal injury and damage. Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery pack It may present the rusk of a rise in surface temperature.

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Battery Pack

    Preparation Removing the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Perform step 1 above, then, with the VIEWCAM facing down, press the battery Inserting the Battery Pack release and remove the battery ($2 I). ( 1 b) Raise the battery compartment latch on the bottom of the VIEWCAM ( I ), turn it anticlockwise...

  • Page 19: Powering The Viewcam From An Ac Outlet

    Powering the VIEWCAM from Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor then plug the (1 ), an AC Outlet power cord into a power outlet ( Z ). POWER indicator on the AC adaptor will Slide the cable notch cover in the direction light up.

  • Page 20: Powering The Viewcam From Your Car Battery

    Turn the latch clockwise to lock the door, battery will be drained. and push down the latch 4 ). Charge only SHARP model BT-L2 battery pack. Other types of batteries may burst, causing Cable notch personal injury and damage. Before starting...

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing A Mini Dv Cassette

    Close the compartment door pressing Inserting and Removing a centre until it Mini DV Cassette clicks into place. Inserting a Cassette While holding down the Lock button, set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Lot k button Removing a Cassette Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then take out the cassette.

  • Page 22: Controlling The Monitor Display

    Preparation Controlling the Monitor Display settings while viewing the monitor display. functions and make mode You can use various MODE DISPLAY button Notes: in this operation manual The monitor illustrations are for the purpose of explaining the functions of VIEWCAM. and may differ from the actual monitor displays.

  • Page 23: Using The On-Screen Menu

    Using the On-screen Menu Press left or right edge on the Operation button to change from MENU-PAGE iiJ to 141. 1 In Camera mode MENU- Lock button To display the Camera PAGEla ,_.--_._ ’ ,‘.M \ mode menu screen: ,’ *:.. ( :..$_ ( Hold down the Lock button OFF f-l-7 y”...
  • Page 24 Preparation Notes: Certain menu items are common to both the Camera VCR modes. If the “REMOTE” menu item, for example. is set to “OFF” in the Camera mode, it will To display the VCR automatically be set to “OFF” in the VCR mode. mode menu screen: The menu screen cannot be displayed when the...

  • Page 25: Warning Indicators

    Warning Indicators The video cassette is defective and should be EJECTTHECASSE'llE. EJECTTHECASSEllE. removed. Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM. Wait for a few hours until the dew disappears (see page 6). -b ii- About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the VIEWCAM turns off, and the display goes off too.

  • Page 26: Setting The Area, Date And Time

    Preparation to select Press on the 0 button Setting the Area, Date and “SETTING” then press w to select ( I ), Time “SET” ( 2 ). s ---- Example: Setttng the date to 2 June 1997 (2.6.1997) and the PAGE :uuJJij,J time to...

  • Page 27: World Clock

    Press F+ on the Q button to select World Clock PAGE 14. This VIEWCAM is equipped with a world clock when feature. It allows you to easily adjust the time you use the VIEWCAM while travelling anywhere the world outside your home time zone.
  • Page 28 Preparation Setting Summer Time (Daylight Saving To Display Area, Date and Time on the Time) Monitor Refer to page 20 to display function Refer to page 20 to display function screen &/ and select MENU-PAGE IjJ. screen a and select MENU-PAGE lj_J.
  • Page 29 Area Table England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time) LONDON Sweden, PARIS Austria, France. Germany, Italy. Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia CAIRO Egypt, Finland. Greece, Turkey MOSCOW Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles. Russia (Moscow) DUBAI United Arab Emirates KARACHI Maldives,...

  • Page 30: Picture/Backlight Adjustments

    Preparation Picture/Backlight Adjustments ress ++ or FF to adjust the picture or backlight to your preference. button MENU Operation button If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting, etc., adjust the monitor picture. When you are finished, press the MENU oFFc-y* Set the Power switch...

  • Page 31: Using The Hand Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand Strap Hold one end of the strap and thread Thread the narrow end of the through the loop below the speaker on the hand strap through the VIEW- lens section. CAM’s hand strap eyelet. Note: Then pass the wide end of If the hand strap is attached...
  • Page 32 Basic Operations Refer to pages 19-21 on how to operate Camera Recording the monitor display. ToTurn the Power Off Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees you from having to peer into a small viewfinder. You can watch the subject on the large LCD Slide the Power switch...
  • Page 33 Press the MENU button until function Zooming screen @ appears on the monitor (Camera mode). Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. MODE DISPLAY MENU Zooming in (when you want to centre attention on the subject) Tele- photo...

  • Page 34: Auto Focus

    (“EXTEND” IS subject comes into the frame. faintly displayed.) If the image being recorded is not sharp, the auto When the extend zoom is on with the optlcal zoom at focus may not function and the Image will be blurred.

  • Page 35: Backlight Compensation (Blc)

    Backlight Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) Compensation When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” (warning of too When the subject is backlit, the image will be little ambient illumination) is displayed on the darkened if it is recorded normally.

  • Page 36: Digital Image Stabilization (Dis)

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Caution: Digital Image Stabilization The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive Image shake. or for the subjects or situations described below. Subject with low contrast* The DIS function lets you stabilize the image by Subject with a plain background* electronically cancelling relatively...

  • Page 37: Fade In And Fade Out

    Fade Out Fade In and Fade Out Press the MENU button until a appears With the fade function, it is possible to fade in or mode). on the monitor (Camera fade out scenes smoothly. It is effective especially for indicating a dramatic change in scenery. DISPLAY MENU AUTO...

  • Page 38: Recording With The Wide Screen (16:9)

    Operations Basic Camera Recording Recording with the Wide To return to the normal picture, press 4 to select “OFF” in step 4 above. Screen (16:9) Notes: This feature lets you record scenes with the When using the fade function (see page 34) in the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre.

  • Page 39: Quick Return

    Quick Return Note: removed If the cassette has been since the last When you have been playing back what you recording, or If no recording has been made since have recorded, and wish to quickly return to the cassette was loaded. “RETURN” indicator will be recording again from the end of the last faintly displayed...

  • Page 40: Tips On Recording Positions

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Notes: Tips on Recording Positions Take care not to touch the monitor screen with The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy your fingers. as perspiration and dirt will smudge easy video recording in relaxed postures. You can record using more natural body pos-...

  • Page 41: Setting Theviewcam To Full Auto Mode

    Setting theVIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto focus, auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto shutter speed functions. Set the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode and you can record high-quality pictures easily. When “AUTO” is not displayed on the monitor, the VIEWCAM is not in Full Auto mode.

  • Page 42: Remaining Recording Time Display

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Remaining Battery Power Display Display When the VIEWCAM is recording, an on-screen When you turn on the VIEWCAM, the remaining indicator will begin to show how much time you battery power display automatically appears on have left, as shown below.

  • Page 43: Using The Infrared Remote Control

    Using the Infrared Remote Aim the remote control at the photore- ceptor of the VIEWCAM. and press the Control control buttons for operation. Use the remote control to operate the VIEWCAM from a distance, such as when you want to record Approximate yourself in a scene, or when the VIEWCAM is operating...
  • Page 44 Basic Operations Refer to pages 19-21 on how to operate the Plavback monitor display. Stereo earphones Playback 3 5 mm /JlifT diameter plug can plugged directly The LCD monitor makes it possible to play back :r\to the PHONES and see what you have just recorded. Nothing jack When you use needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen...

  • Page 45: Displaying The Date And T;M~~~.~Ko;Din

    Displaying the Date and Time Wh en you find the desired scene, press ./HI on the 0 button to select “PLAY” to of Recording return to normal playback. The date and time, once set, are stored in PLAY memory. You can display them on the monitor during playback even if they were off during recording.

  • Page 46: Frame Advance

    Basic Operations Playback Frame Advance Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight During still picture playback, press the F.ADV/STROBE button on the remote LCD monitor uses a fluores- This VIEWCAM’s control. Each time you press the button, cent lamp for backlighting (see page 62).

  • Page 47: Programme Search

    Programme Search Press 4 on the 0 button to select “REW” (or m to select “FF”). “SEARCH” will start The programme search feature automatically finds flashing. The tape rewinds (or fast forwards) the beginning of a number of previously recorded to the beginning of a scene immediately scenes.

  • Page 48: Using Thetime Code

    Basic Operations Playback Displaying theTime Code with the Using theTime Code Remote Control The time code allows you to record images together with the hour, minute and second of Press the Time Code DISPLAY ON/OFF button recording, and the frame number frame = on the remote control to display and turn off...

  • Page 49: Using The Tape Counter

    Using the Tape Counter Counter Memory when you want to Use the counter memory when you want to return Use the tape counter feature know the playback or recording time. to the beginning of a particular scene. position where the counter memory is reset MENU button until a...

  • Page 50: Skip Playback

    Basic Operations Playback Skip Playback Press the MARK IN/OUT button at the end of the section you wish to skip. The “MARK OUT” display changes to “SKIP PLAY” This feature automatically skips unwanted SKIP PLAY after about five seconds. sections during playback.
  • Page 51 To change a skipped section Deleting Skip Marks Delete the skip mark to be changed, then add in Skip Play mode. rewind new skip marks, following steps 3 and 4 on fast forward the tape to the beginning page 47. section with a skip mark.
  • Page 52 Useful Features for Camera Recording Self Recording Note: If the image on the monitor is upside-down, return the monitor to the normal position and The LCD monitor can be rotated 180” vertically display MENU-PAGE rl (Camera mode). screen faces the subject. so that the monitor Press H on the Operation button (a) to select This lets you record yourself...
  • Page 53 Self Recording Message OSD When the remaining recording time reaches 5 seconds, “EXTEND” will flash. When you want to extend the recording mode, by following some simple In Self Recording time, instructions that appear on the monitor screen, press w/d on the Q button to select easily record a short video message for “EXTEND”...
  • Page 54 Useful Features for Camera Recording In Self Recording mode, it is not possible More Information on Self Recording modes, to record using manual recording change picture adjustments, display *The screen Image is automatically inverted menus, record the date and time, or use when the monitor rotation is between...
  • Page 55 Manual Focus To Return to Auto Focus Mode Press on the Q button to select “FOCUS” The auto focus may not be able to focus on in step the subject in the situations shown in the chart on page 31. In such situations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually.
  • Page 56 for Camera Recording Useful Features To Return to the Standard Shutter Setting the Shutter Speed Speed MENt_ button In step 4. press * on the 0 button to select “NORMAL”. To reset the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode. press to select “CAMERA MODE”...
  • Page 57 To Return to the Auto Mode White Balance Lock Perform steps 1 to 3, and press 4 on the Q but- MENU button ton to select “AUTO”. To reset the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode, press and then press ./HI to select “CAMERA MODE”...

  • Page 58: Manual Iris

    Useful Features for Camera Recording Manual Iris Press ++ or m to select the desired value setting. The number shows the selected aperture The VIEWCAM is normally set to Auto Iris value. The adjustable range is from -6 mode, which automatically chooses the optimal (least light) to + 6 (most light).

  • Page 59: Recording A Five-Second Still Image (Snapshot)

    Still Recording Recording a Five-second Still Image (Snapshot) You can record still images of subjects with normal sound. record a still picture (snapshot) for about 5 seconds with normal sound simply by pressing You will find it useful when you want to record a the SNAP button.

  • Page 60: Lighting

    Useful Features for Camera Recording Lighting 3ofout Ti?m For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 (ttqnM!s lux is needed Recording is also possible with less K$hrltt) light, but the picture quality suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance Blue 10,000 Clear day...
  • Page 61 Connections and Editing Connections for Playback on Using the A/V Pack aTV with Audio/Video Jacks The supplied A/V pack lets you connect VIEWCAM to other audiovisual equipment. Small Although you can enjoy playback on the and lightweight, it comes in handy when travelling VIEWCAM’s LCD monitor.

  • Page 62: Connection To Tv Without Audio/Video Jacks

    Connections and Editing Australia and New Zealand: Connection to TV without To view the output from your VIEW- Audionlideo Jacks CAM on the TV. you must select an unused channel on your TV and To connect the VIEWCAM to a TV which does not tune it to the output of the RF con- VR-X30RF...

  • Page 63: Connection To Tv Via Vcr

    Watching Played-back Tapes Connection to TV via VCR on aTV onnect the A/V pack to your VCR with the supplied audio/video cable. and set it to T urn on your TV its “AV” or “VIDEO” channel. (See the operation manual VCR to its Set the “AV”...

  • Page 64: Editing

    Connections and Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Editing Play back the tape to be edited, and locate refine your videos by Video editing lets you end of the sequence you the beginnIng removing unwanted sequences from your tape, wish to cut Write down the time code or the or transposing one sequence with another.
  • Page 65 Fluorescent lamp unit one minute. When this occurs, purchase a replacement lamp (KLMPVOO18TAZZ) from your dealer or a SHARP Full Line Parts Distributor, and replace the old lamp. Insert the replacement lamp unit into the compartment. See note below.
  • Page 66 Before Requesting Service Before callmg for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Symptom Pussib~e cause Suggiested solutSon No power. Power source 1s not properly Connect power source properly connected. (PP 15-17) Charge battery pack sufficiently. Battery pack is not charged. (P.
  • Page 67 cause sjfnlptum fWsiMe suggested sdufiotl Cannot play back, rewind Tape already wound or rewound Rewind or fast forward tape to or fast forward tape. completely. desired point. (p. 41) During playback, mosaic Dirty video heads. Call for service. patterns appear picture disappears.
  • Page 68 Specifications PAL standard Signal System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Recording System: Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 60 minutes (DVMGO) 18.831 mm/second Tape Speed: Pickup Device: ‘/I” (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with pixels including optical black) approx.
  • Page 69 Easy Menu Reference Chart Once you become familiar with the menu system, use this chart to guide yourself through functions and setups. Function Functions BLC/GAIN-UP FADE EXTEND STROBE SEARCH bb RETURN SEARCH 44 MANUAL CAMERA MODE AUTO FOCUS PREV. PAGE MANUAL SHUT.
  • Page 70 Easy Menu Reference Chart (Camera mode) Function Functions page DISP. MENU PAGE m TIME CODE SELF REC PREV. PAGE PAGE i21 16:9 REMOTE DGTL ZOOM PREV. PAGE EXTEND ZOOM PAGE i3J PHOTO SNAP PREV. PAGE PAGEa AREA SUMR TIME SETTING PREV.
  • Page 71 Function Functions PLAY/STILL STOP SEARCH BACKLIGHT PICTURE BRIGHT COLOUR PREV. PAGE DISP. MENU TIME CODE REMOTE PREV. PAGE PREV. PAGE TIME CODE RESET TIME CODE MEMORY...

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