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- Page 2 VIEWCAM, please read this operation manual carefully, Before using the especially page 5. 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.
- 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Supplied Accessories ... ..*...*...*...*..3 Information Optional Accessories ....a..*....... 4 Precautions ............5 Part Names . - Page 5 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording ........... Removing the Lens Hood ........Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight ....32 Fade In and Fade Out ........Wide Screen ............Block Shot O-second Recording) ....34 Backlight Compensation (BLC) ......Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) ..........Superimposing a Title ........
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Page 6: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Battery pack AC adapter/ DC output cable BT-H21 battery charger (2.0 m) Infrared remote control Audio/video cable Lithium battery x 2 Shoulder strap Lens cap... -
Page 7: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories <. ..:“_1. ;.._.z: <pt._..: . . >_. -:.. ‘5 Car battery adapter/ Battery pack Battery pack battery charger Car battery adapter BT-N BT-H21 VR-33CH VR-41 OCA Accessory Tripod adapter Sun hood shoe adapter for 180”... -
Page 8: Precautions
Precautions or restrictions Always respect prohibitions Use & Care on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive After operation, remove the battery pack areas. from the unit. Be aware of the temperature and humidity. Do not aim the lens at the sun. You can use your VIEWCAM at O°C to Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the + 40°C and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. - Page 9 Under such circumstances, contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice. Note: Video head cleaning can be done by using a commercially available cleaning tape.
- Page 10 Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type For safety, keep the battery pack in its battery pack. Use only the SHARP BT-H21 or BT- protective cover when it is not being used. If Nl battery packs. They are designed specifically the metal parts of the battery pack come in for use with this VIEWCAM.
- Page 11 Using Your VIEWCAM Video Cassette Tapes Abroad Use only those tapes with the mark.This VIEWCAM is designed to operate with MP Television signal standards and electrical will result tapes. Playing back ME tapes voltages and frequencies vary substantially “noisy” pictures. Use MP-type tapes from country to country.
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Page 12: Part Names
Part Names For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Microphone Cassette c ompartment door Zoom lens Inside the cassette compartment door Cassette comoartment [p. Cassette compartment door [p. 151 Memory backup battery compartment Battery compartment door Tripod socket... - Page 13 button RECord START/STOP [pp. 20, 471 LCD monitor [p. Power Zoom Widenelephoto control lever [p. 211 Shoulder strap loop [p VOLume control lever [p. 271 Photoreceptor Shoulder strap [P. 291 loop [p. AUDIO/VIDEO jack 45-471 [pp. Hand strap J ack cover [p. 451 FADE button MENU button [pp.
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Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGE indicator functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. Caution: This may result in a decrease of more than 50% SHARP BT-H21 or BT-N1 Charge only model battery in the actual recording time per battery pack packs. -
Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Perform step 1 in the above procedure. Inserting the Battery Pack With the VIEWCAM facing down, press the battery release as shown (j), Slide the battery compartment door remove the battery pack ( p). -
Page 16: Powering The Viewcam From An Ac Outlet
Preparation Powering the VIEWCAM from Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the supplied AC adapter. an AC Outlet Plug the adapter power cord into a The POWER indicator on power outlet. Precaution: the AC adapter will light. -
Page 17: Powering The Viewcam From Your Car Battery
Use the VR-33CH (or VR-410CA) only when the car engine is running. Otherwise, the car’s battery will be drained. Charge only SHARP model BT-H21 or BT-N1 battery pack. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage. -
Page 18: Inserting And Removing A Cassette
Preparation Wait for the cassette holder to fully Inserting and Removing a retract. Close the compartment door Cassette pressing its centre until it clicks into :+gg$g&;;y$T place. ..:_&~ Cassette Inserting ;‘:.+:.. (Ft, -~-+~~ ‘?SF?? & _ .+. ‘.?S _Inr ‘..JTZ :’... -
Page 19: Installing The Memory Backup Battery
Installing the Memory Backup CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is Battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended by the equipment manufacturer. battery pack, or connect the Insert the KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM adapter or car battery VIEWCAM CHILDREN. -
Page 20: Setting The Date And Time
Preparation Setting the Date and Time Press the v or * button to select “2.” (day), and press the SET button. Example: HETTING 2.hFi997 Setting the date to 2 June 1998 (2. 6.1998) and o:[ro. the time to IO:30 am (10:30). -
Page 21: Monitor Display
CASSETTE. The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor IS close to the end of tts LAMP LAMP service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have It replaced. In Self Recording all warnings will be indicated “@” mode, displayed in the centre of the monitor. -
Page 22: Using The Hand Strap And The Lens Cap
Preparation Using the Hand Strap and the Attaching the Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Hold one end of the strap and thread it side of the through the loop on the left Open the hand strap flap ((2) and grip monitor. grip strap strap and pass the... -
Page 23: Camera Recording
Basic Operations Camera Recording To Pause Recording Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees you from having to peer into a small viewfinder. Press the REC START/STOP button again. You can watch the subject on the large LCD Recording monitor screen for easier, more enjoyable video- pauses, START/ shooting. -
Page 24: Zooming
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Selecting the Zoom Speed You can select between two different zoom Zooming allows you to move visually closer to speeds to match the type of subject you are or farther from a subject without physically recording. -
Page 25: Tips On Recording Positions
Notes: Tips on Recording Positions Take care not to touch the monitor screen with your fingers, as perspiration and dirt will smudge The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in relaxed postures. Unless you intend to create a special effect, You can record using more natural body pos- keep the VIEWCAM level with the horizontal tures since you can see the subject on-screen,... -
Page 26: Quick Return
Basic Operations Camera Recording Edit Search Quick Return This VIEWCAM lets you search, without When you have been playing back what you have recorded, and wish to quickly return to switching from Camera Recording mode to recording again from the end of the last VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. -
Page 27: Setting The Viewcam To Full Auto Mode
Press the MODE DISPLAY button. The Setting theVIEWCAM to Full button control indicators disappear, and Auto Mode the “AUTO” indicator is displayed on the monitor. This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto focus, II--- auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto MODE DISPLAY shutter speed functions. -
Page 28: Recording The Date And Time
Basic Operations Camera Recording Recording the Date and Time When “AUTO” is selected, the date/time is displayed and recorded for IO seconds at the beginning of the first Follow the procedure shown below to record recording of each day. the date and time, or the date only, along with When “ON”... -
Page 29: Remaining Recording Time Display
Remaining Battery Power Remaining Recording Time Display Display When you turn on the VIEWCAM, the remaining When the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera battery power display automatically appears on mode, about 10 minutes before the tape the monitor. By pressing the MODE DISPLAY reaches its end, an on-screen indicator will button, you can turn the display on and off. -
Page 30: Playback
Basic Operations Playback Auto Tape Rewind Playback The tape is automatically rewound when the end of the tape is reached during playback. The LCD monitor makes it possible to play back and see what you have just recorded. Nothing Notes: needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen If you wish to turn off the operation button... -
Page 31: Video Search
Still Video Search This function makes it possible to freeze the Searching for and Playing Back a Scene picture. Press the STILL button during ( DH) Near the One Currently Being Played Back playback. To return to normal playback, press the STILL button once again, or the PLAY press... -
Page 32: Using The Remote Control
Basic Operations Playback Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the photoreceptor of the Use the remote control to operate the VIEW- VIEWCAM, and press the control buttons for CAM from a distance, such as when you want operation. -
Page 33: Useful Features Camera Recording
Useful Features Camera Recording Press the WIDE (*) or TELE ( 4) Self Recording button to obtain the desired angle of view. The LCD monitor can be rotated 180” vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. This lets you record yourself while watching MES- yourself on the screen. - Page 34 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Message OSD When the remaining recording time reaches 5 seconds, “EXTEND” will begin flashing. In Self mode, by following some simple Recording instructions that appear on the monitor screen, When you want to extend the recording you can easily record a short video message for time, press the EXTEND button within...
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Page 35: Removing The Lens Hood
Turning Off the LCD Monitor More information on self recording Backlight *The image is automatically inverted screen when the monitor rotation is between 140” This monitor uses a fluo- VIEWCAM’s LCD When the monitor is turned back and 200”. rescent lamp for backlighting (see page 7). to the normal position, the image returns to order to reduce battery consumption, you can... -
Page 36: Fade In And Fade Out
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out Fade Out While the VIEWCAM is recording, press With the fade function, it is possible to fade in the FADE button to display “FADE” on or fade out scenes smoothly. It is effective the monitor screen. -
Page 37: Wide Screen
Block Shot Wide Screen (1 O-second Recording) This feature allows you to record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a While sightseeing during a vacation, or when theatre. The top and bottom of the picture are touring places on a field trip, you can easily masked with black bands to produce an record a scene for ten seconds as if you were... -
Page 38: Backlight Compensation (Blc)
Useful Features Camera Recording Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) Backlight Compensation When you are recording in a dark or poorly illu- minated location, “LIGHT” (warning of too little When the subject is backlit, the image will be ambient illu- darkened if it is recorded normally. -
Page 39: Superimposing A Title
to select Press the v or A button (.f ) Superimposing a Title the desired title and then press the SET button (H) superimpose it. (g;) the “Title” feature to superimpose titles on your videos when recording. There are eight TITLE*SUPERSTAR titles preset for your convenience which you @HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -
Page 40: Changing The Preset Titles
Useful Features Camera Recording the 4 or F button to select Press Changing the Preset Titles ( 1)) the desired character (or “spc” space) press the SELECT button make a new title of your own by changing any of the eight preset titles. (1). -
Page 41: Auto/Manual Focus
Auto/Manual Focus Press the MENU button until Pa appears on the monitor. Auto Focus focus on The auto focus feature is designed most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on what- ever is in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the screen. -
Page 42: Scene Menu (Programme Ae)
Useful Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Programme AE) shooting You can set the VIEWCAM to the mode that will bring the best results for a specific type of shooting situation. Just select one of the four scene settings shown below. The VIEWCAM will automatically set the exposure, white balance,... -
Page 43: Picture/Backlight Adjustments
Press the 7 or A button to adjust the Picture/Backlight picture or backlight to your preference. Adjustments BACKLIGHT NORMAL If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient Normal lighting, etc., adjust the monitor picture. Power switch BACKLIGHT BRIGHT Bright MODE DISPLAY button * button... -
Page 44: Lighting
Useful Features Camera Recording Lighting :utour Tsm- pwafure For clear. good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 (degrees lux is needed. Recording is also possible with less Keitinf light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate Blue Clear day lighting is also essential for correct white balance. 10,000 9.000 Cloudy day... -
Page 45: Playback And Editing
Useful Features Playback and Editing Press the REW (4) (or FF [m]) Programme Search button. The tape rewinds (or fast forwards) to the beginning of a scene The programme search feature automatically finds immediately before (or after) the current the beginning of a number of previously recorded tape position;... -
Page 46: Tape Counter Feature
Useful Features Playback and Editing Tape Counter Feature During playback, jot down the counter readings of the scenes that you want to return to later for easy, fast replay. Counter Display The counter display shows elapsed recording Notes: time in hours, minutes and seconds. (The The counter reading may differ slightly from the counter... - Page 47 Using the Counter Memory Use the counter memory when you want to return to the beginning of a particular scene. The position where the counter was reset (O:OO.OO) is stored in memory to make it easier to return the tape to that point. Stop playback (or recording).
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Page 48: Connection To Atv
Useful Features Playback and Editing Connection to aTV via a VCR Connections for Playback on a TV Although you can enjoy playback on the VIEW- Pull off the top of the AUDIOAIIDEO jack CAM’s LCD monitor, you can also watch played- cover and rotate it to the left. -
Page 49: Editing
Press the VCR’s Pause/Still (or REC) Editing button to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the Video editing lets you refine your videos by sequence to be cut. removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another. -
Page 50: Recording From An External Source
Useful Features Playback and Editing To Record from an External Source Recording from an External Source Set the Power switch to VCR. You can use this VIEWCAM to record or edit video ’ from another source, such as a VCR, TV. or video disc player. -
Page 51: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. ’ . S)##ll&4ll ciwse Possibfe switch to OFF and Safety devices are functioning. Power remove No power battery pack; wait for two seconds, then re-install battery pack and turn on power (p. - Page 52 Before Requesting Service Possible cause Suggested solution Symptom Set “REMOTE” menu item to “ON” “REMOTE” menu item is set to Infrared remote control does not function. “OFF”. (P. 29). Remote control’s lithium battery has Replace remote control’s lithium run down. battery with a new one (p.
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Page 53: Specifications
Specifications VIEWCAM VL-E89E PAL standard Signal System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Recording System: Cassette: 8 mm video tape, MP type Recording/Playback Time: 120 minutes (P5-120) Tape Speed: 20.051 mm/second l/4” (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with Pickup Device: approx.