Sharp VL-E71E, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...SHARR OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM IlepeA aKcnnyaTauMei4 saueii VIEWCAM IIpO TkITe FlOX yilCTZl BHMMaTWlbHO 3Ty klHCTPYK Ml0 SHARP ...

Page 2: ...es the AUTO VOLTAGE AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz function This VIEWCAM does not have a PCM recording or playback function PCM recordings made using other VCRs or audio dubbing cannot be played back on this unit Your VIEWCAM is designed to record in SP mode only It will not perform normal playback for programmes prerecorded in LP mode If you record on a tape on which PCM sound has already been recorded th...

Page 3: ...nserting and Removing a Cassette with the qmark 13 Handling the Lens Cap and Using the Hand Strap 14 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Supplied Accessory 14 Handling the LCD Monitor Screen 14 Easy Camera Recording 15 Zooming 15 Tips on Recording Positions 16 Hints for better Shooting 17 Optical Picture Control 17 Playback 18 Volume Control 18 Video Search 18 Self Recording 19 Auto Manual Focus 20 Backl...

Page 4: ...the high density of transistors it is possible that some pixels may fail Important Copyright may exist in material you wish to record 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 ...

Page 5: ...hts remove the cassette leave the cassette compartment open and wait several hours to allow the VIEWCAM to acclimate to the surrounding temperature To use the VIEWCAM again after waiting for several hours Be sure that the DEW indicator has turned off Do not insert a cassette while the DEW indicator is lighting this may result in damage to the tape Since dew forms gradually it may take 10 to 15 min...

Page 6: ...he recorded image Watch the temperature and humidity You can use your VIEWCAM at 0 C to 40 C and at 30 to 80 relative humidity Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in the summer in direct sunlight or near strong heat sources this can result in severe damage to the unit s casing and circuitry Be careful when handling the unit after it has been left in a hot place such as the ones described ...

Page 7: ...t in the VIEWCAM and rewind the tape Store the cassettes in their cases and stand them on edge Cleaning and maintenance l Many plastic parts are used in the VIEWCAM casing Do not use thinners benzenes or other strong chemical cleaners These may cause discolouration and damage to the casing l Clean the casing with a soft dry cloth If the casing is particularly dirty wipe it with a tightly wrung clo...

Page 8: ...that you use the battery pack until its charge is fully drained and the VIEWCAM is inoperable before recharging the pack Recharge the battery pack right before recording A battery pack stored for an extended time will naturally wear down resulting in decreased recording time Do not try to recharge a fully charged battery pack before it has been discharged as this will cause deterioration of the ba...

Page 9: ...he use of each control refer to the page number indicated in the brackets Zoom lens Cassette cornpar Cassette compartment door tment 31 P l 31 Battery compartment door p 121 Battery compartment door release p 12 Tripod socket 07 ...

Page 10: ...G indicator 0 LRed is flashing REC indicator is flashing BAllERY DEW LOG BATTERY and DEW I_ _J CLOG indicators are Red3 Lf ed fhshing in sync The battery is almost depleted Prepare a full charged battery pack for replacement l Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM Wait for a few hours to allow dew to dry see page 4 l The VIEWCAM automatically turns off within IO seconds after this warning operation st...

Page 11: ...hen refreshing is completed charging starts automatically and the indicator is continuously lit Charge Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording in Camera Mode Battery I I Refresh Max Continuous Pack Charge Time Time Recordina Time 1BT N1 1approx 1 hr 10 min 1l aDprox 1 hr 1approx 50 min 1 1BT N11 1approx 1 hr 25 min 1 approx 1 hr 1approx 65 min I BT 11 Iapprox 3 hr I approx I hr 1approx 1 hr...

Page 12: ...emoving the connecting plate 4 Plug the DC cable into the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor Insert the AC adaptor s AC plug into a wall outlet The POWER indicator will light up To wall DC OUT jack outlet B This AC adaptor battery charger is specially designed for use with the VIEWCAM and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders m The POWER indicator on the AC adaptor may flash when th...

Page 13: ...l See the VR 33CH or VR 410CA operation manual for details l The battery pack can be recharged by using the VR 33CH in basically the same manner as the supplied AC adaptor battery charger see page 9 l The VR 41OCA cannot be used to recharge battery packs Use in only DC 12 V or 24 V negative ground system cars Positive ground car batteries CANNOT BE USED Check your car operation manual or consult a...

Page 14: ... Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon m 3 x z ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK If you remove the battery pack during recording or playback the tape will remain wound around the video head drum and may be damaged Should the power source battery or adaptor become disconnected during operation reconnect it again immediately l Do not ex...

Page 15: ...side down when a cassette is being inserted or removed It may damage the tape l Remove the cassette if the VIEWCAM will not be used for a long time l If you do not press the cassette holder closed correctly in step 4 above the VIEWCAM s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette If this happens repeat the insertion procedure l Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by holding the casset...

Page 16: ... the Lens Cap Attach here Remove the lens cap as shown and attach it to hand strap so it will not get in the way during shooting m Always replace the lens cap on the VIEWCAM lens when the VIEWCAM is not in use 1 Hold one end of the strap and thread it through the loop on the left side of the LCD monitor screen 2 Loosen the strap in the buckle then feed through the end of the strap as shown 8 3 Pul...

Page 17: ...ry power and to protect the tape from being damaged To continue recording after this set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA again l If you will not be recording again for a while turn off the power by sliding the Power switch to OFF This will make the battery last longer Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position T...

Page 18: ... thumb in the indentation on the left side of the LCD monitor screen Take care not to touch the monitor screen with your fingers as perspiration and dirt will smudge it Unless you intend to create a special effect keep the VIEWCAM level with the horizontal plane Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers when the VIEWCAM is recording It will cause noise on the audio track I Basic Post...

Page 19: ...ly to emphasize the wide expanse of a scene or the height of a building and to make them easy to watch on playback Position the subject in the centre w It may take longer to focus when zooming and panning are used frequently Focus manually when you need to position the subject off centre see page 20 Avoid backlit subjects For the best picture the light source should be located behind the VIEWCAM W...

Page 20: ... Near the One Currently Being Played Back 1 2 During playback press the Forward Search bb or Reverse Search 441 button The fast forward or reverse playback picture is displayed on screen When you find the desired scene press the PLAY button to return to normal playback 1 Searching for and Playing Back a Scene Far from the Current One 1 2 3 During fast forward or rewind press and hold down the Forw...

Page 21: ...he bottom the subject will be recorded upside down l You need the VR 33FA tripod adaptor for 180 recording optional accessory if you want to use a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode l The screen image is automatically inverted when the monitor rotation is between 140 and 200 When the monitor screen is turned back to its normal oosition the imaae returns to normal Using Self Recording 1 2...

Page 22: ...ene Background is too bright Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene Subjects at different distances appear in the centre of the scene at the same time Using the Manual Focus 1 2 3 Press the Power Zoom T button to set the zoom power to the maximum Press the FOCUS Far or FOCUS Near button for 1 second to set Manual Focus mode...

Page 23: ...ant to record a magnified image of a subject which is within approximately I 5 m of the VIEWCAM 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 VIEWCAM closer to the subject until you obtain the desired image on the monitor screen The VIEWCAM will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle l When...

Page 24: ...phasis in a scene l The figures in the charts are approximations l The auto white balance operates automatically within the range of AUTO shown in the chart However it will satisfactorily operate from 2 500 K up to 8 000 K although the picture may take on a red or blue tint 100 000 10 000 1 000 100 10 10 000 9 000 8 000 7 000 6 500 Clear day I Blue 6 000 5 500 5 000 4 500 3 500 Cloudy day Rainy da...

Page 25: ...nents left turned on may cause picture noise or malfunction w When the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for playback the picture on the TV screen may flicker if the volume on the VIEWCAM is set to maximum Should this occur turn the volume down see page 18 1 2 Connect the VIEWCAM to your VCR with the supplied audio video cable as shown Set the input select switch on the TV to AV or VIDEO and set the in...

Page 26: ... accessov m This VIEWCAM lets you monitor the source programme on the built in LCD monitor screen without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor and the VCR s REC Record button at same time Press the VCR s Pause Still button to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of the sequence be cut Press the VCR s Pause Still or REC button to resume recording when the so...

Page 27: ...To AUDIO VIDEO jack 3 2 Start sending audio video signals from the source equipment connected to the VIEWCAM Check the VIEWCAM s monitor screen to see if the picture is being properly received 3 Press the REC START STOP button on Set the Power 1 the VIEWCAM to start recording Press the STOP button H on the VIEWCAM Audio vlaeo caole supplied accessory Yellow To VIDEO OUT jack White To AUDIO OUT L j...

Page 28: ...operly VIDEO if AV input is used p 23 I set VIEWCAM does not Dirty video heads Call for service playback in colour on connected TV Video noise in Worn video heads Old or worn tape Call for service Use a new tape cassette p 6 Cassette cannot be inserted Cassette is not right side up Check cassette positioning and reinsert or is backwards Pm13 Cassette won t eject VIEWCAM is in Recording mode Press ...

Page 29: ... black 8 x power zoom lens F2 0 f 4 5 36 mm and full range auto focus 37 mm 3 7 5 cm full colour LCD screen TFT active matrix Electret monaural microphone Auto white balance 3 lux with gain up 1 O Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced 8 dBs impedance less than 2 2 kohms 200 mW DC 3 6 V 5 6 W during indoor camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off 0 C to 4O C 30 to 80 20 C to 6O C 188mm W x122mm H x9...