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... user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a battery is played back on the screen as a fixed point of the FCC Rules. Parents should install the lithium battery in full compliance with Part 15 of the new VIEWCAM recording may appear on a PCM-capable VCR. If this device must accept any unauthorized changes...
... user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a battery is played back on the screen as a fixed point of the FCC Rules. Parents should install the lithium battery in full compliance with Part 15 of the new VIEWCAM recording may appear on a PCM-capable VCR. If this device must accept any unauthorized changes...
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... should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. 23. When installing an outside antenna system should be fatal. 16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as they may expose you to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to rain or water...
... should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. 23. When installing an outside antenna system should be fatal. 16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as they may expose you to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to rain or water...
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....) • During playback, the recorded format is automatically detected. • Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is unable to play back a tape recorded in normal 8 mm format, set the menu item to record scenes while comfortably holding the camcorder. About Your VIEWCAM Recording Format LCD Monitor Screen Hi8 is equipped with the screen facing down. The LCD monitor screen can enjoy what you to "OFF" on the (MENU 1) screen (Camera mode) before recording. (See...
....) • During playback, the recorded format is automatically detected. • Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is unable to play back a tape recorded in normal 8 mm format, set the menu item to record scenes while comfortably holding the camcorder. About Your VIEWCAM Recording Format LCD Monitor Screen Hi8 is equipped with the screen facing down. The LCD monitor screen can enjoy what you to "OFF" on the (MENU 1) screen (Camera mode) before recording. (See...
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... 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 the Date and Time 16 Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode ... 18 Zooming 19 Tips on Recording Positions 19 Remaining Recording Time Display 20 Remaining Battery Power Display 20 Playback Playback 21 Volume Control...
... 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 the Date and Time 16 Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode ... 18 Zooming 19 Tips on Recording Positions 19 Remaining Recording Time Display 20 Remaining Battery Power Display 20 Playback Playback 21 Volume Control...
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... Operations Playback Useful Features Operations of the On-screen Controls Using the Control Buttons 24 Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens 24 Adjusting the Menu Settings 25 Recording the Date and Time 26 Fade In and Fade Out 27 Quick Review 28 Quick Return 29 Edit Search 29 Gamma Brightness Compensation 30 Gain-up (Cat's Eye 31 Wide Screen (16:9 32 Macro Shots 32 Removing the Lens Hood 32 Self Recording 33 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode...
... Operations Playback Useful Features Operations of the On-screen Controls Using the Control Buttons 24 Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens 24 Adjusting the Menu Settings 25 Recording the Date and Time 26 Fade In and Fade Out 27 Quick Review 28 Quick Return 29 Edit Search 29 Gamma Brightness Compensation 30 Gain-up (Cat's Eye 31 Wide Screen (16:9 32 Macro Shots 32 Removing the Lens Hood 32 Self Recording 33 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode...
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... jack on using the battery pack. Notes: • Using the zoom (see page 7). Caution: • When removing the plugs, grasp the plug, not the cable. 8 continuous playback time BT-H22 approx. 3 hr. BT-H32 approx. 6 hr. Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM, and close the terminal cover. approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Preparation Charging the Battery Pack Power switch CHARGE indicator Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times Max. approx...
... jack on using the battery pack. Notes: • Using the zoom (see page 7). Caution: • When removing the plugs, grasp the plug, not the cable. 8 continuous playback time BT-H22 approx. 3 hr. BT-H32 approx. 6 hr. Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM, and close the terminal cover. approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Preparation Charging the Battery Pack Power switch CHARGE indicator Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times Max. approx...
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... power consumption. P AUS E Basic Operations Camera Recording LCD monitor screen Power switch 1 Remove the lens cap (see page 19) and other functions or turning the power on pages 7 through 17 to CAMERA. REC To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 18 Notes: • The speaker is off when it is kept in Camera mode. • Battery power is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode). Note: • Using the zoom...
... power consumption. P AUS E Basic Operations Camera Recording LCD monitor screen Power switch 1 Remove the lens cap (see page 19) and other functions or turning the power on pages 7 through 17 to CAMERA. REC To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 18 Notes: • The speaker is off when it is kept in Camera mode. • Battery power is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode). Note: • Using the zoom...
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... recording. Remaining Recording Time Display When the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera mode, about 10 minutes before the tape reaches the end, an on the condition of use. • Use of tape used until the warning indicator appears. Remaining Battery Power Display When using the VIEWCAM with the battery pack as an approximate indication. • The battery power display may vary depending on -screen indicator displays the approximate remaining recording time. Basic Operations Camera Recording DISPLAY button Approx. Replace the battery...
... recording. Remaining Recording Time Display When the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera mode, about 10 minutes before the tape reaches the end, an on the condition of use. • Use of tape used until the warning indicator appears. Remaining Battery Power Display When using the VIEWCAM with the battery pack as an approximate indication. • The battery power display may vary depending on -screen indicator displays the approximate remaining recording time. Basic Operations Camera Recording DISPLAY button Approx. Replace the battery...
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... Operations Playback Playback The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play back and see page 39). REW P LAY FF STOP ST I LL Power switch LCD monitor screen Notes: • If you wish to turn the Operation button indicators on or off . • To use the infrared remote control, make sure that the REMOTE menu item is released, the volume level indicator will appear on -screen playback with the sound through the built-in VCR mode...
... Operations Playback Playback The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play back and see page 39). REW P LAY FF STOP ST I LL Power switch LCD monitor screen Notes: • If you wish to turn the Operation button indicators on or off . • To use the infrared remote control, make sure that the REMOTE menu item is released, the volume level indicator will appear on -screen playback with the sound through the built-in VCR mode...
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POWER TV/VCR SET UP PLAY PAUSE /STILL STOP/ EJECT CHANNEL REC Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack Audio/video cable (supplied) To AUDIO/VIDEO jack 22 Caution: • Make sure that the VIEWCAM, TV, VCR and other equipment to the right (W). Basic Operations Playback Watching the Playback on a TV You can also connect the VIEWCAM to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy video playback. 1 Lift up the terminal...
POWER TV/VCR SET UP PLAY PAUSE /STILL STOP/ EJECT CHANNEL REC Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack Audio/video cable (supplied) To AUDIO/VIDEO jack 22 Caution: • Make sure that the VIEWCAM, TV, VCR and other equipment to the right (W). Basic Operations Playback Watching the Playback on a TV You can also connect the VIEWCAM to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy video playback. 1 Lift up the terminal...
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... in VCR mode. • The menu screen automatically turns off the menu screen. 3 Press the PAGE button ( ) to display the desired menu screen. • Each time you press the SET button, the setting changes. Notes: • Certain menu items are made within 5 minutes. Camera mode 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to VCR. 2 Press the MENU button until appears. 5 Press the SET button (B) to select the desired menu item. Example MENU 1 SET FADE NORMA L AUTO REMOT E ON DEMO MODE O F F L ANGUA...
... in VCR mode. • The menu screen automatically turns off the menu screen. 3 Press the PAGE button ( ) to display the desired menu screen. • Each time you press the SET button, the setting changes. Notes: • Certain menu items are made within 5 minutes. Camera mode 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to VCR. 2 Press the MENU button until appears. 5 Press the SET button (B) to select the desired menu item. Example MENU 1 SET FADE NORMA L AUTO REMOT E ON DEMO MODE O F F L ANGUA...
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... 12H / 24H OFF DAT E + T I ME JUN 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 AM 12H 5 P I ME When "DATE+TIME" is selected, both the date and the time are displayed and recorded. When "OFF" is selected, the date/time is displayed and recorded. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen, and then press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. MENU 2 SET DAT E / T IME D I SPLAY SELECT AUTO DAT E + T I CSET TURE PAGE 3 Press the ĭ or İ...
... 12H / 24H OFF DAT E + T I ME JUN 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 AM 12H 5 P I ME When "DATE+TIME" is selected, both the date and the time are displayed and recorded. When "OFF" is selected, the date/time is displayed and recorded. 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen, and then press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. MENU 2 SET DAT E / T IME D I SPLAY SELECT AUTO DAT E + T I CSET TURE PAGE 3 Press the ĭ or İ...
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... RETURN button indicator will begin recording, release the button. Useful Features 29 SCENE T L E TURN 1 6 9 MENU 2 Press the RETURN button (D). • "QUICK RETURN" flashes, and the tape will not appear and the quick return function cannot be used. Notes: • To cancel the quick return function, press the RETURN button again in step 2. • If the cassette has been removed since the last recording, if no Operation button indicators are displayed, turn them off...
... RETURN button indicator will begin recording, release the button. Useful Features 29 SCENE T L E TURN 1 6 9 MENU 2 Press the RETURN button (D). • "QUICK RETURN" flashes, and the tape will not appear and the quick return function cannot be used. Notes: • To cancel the quick return function, press the RETURN button again in step 2. • If the cassette has been removed since the last recording, if no Operation button indicators are displayed, turn them off...
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... the lens at a party, using manual recording modes, change picture adjustments, display menus, record the date and time, or use a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode, be rotated 180° vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. Set the Power switch to VCR. Cautions: • Do not rotate the monitor to the self recording position during normal playback, even though the button indicators are replaced by the flashing indicator. You can enjoy recording a portrait...
... the lens at a party, using manual recording modes, change picture adjustments, display menus, record the date and time, or use a tripod when recording in Self Recording mode, be rotated 180° vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. Set the Power switch to VCR. Cautions: • Do not rotate the monitor to the self recording position during normal playback, even though the button indicators are replaced by the flashing indicator. You can enjoy recording a portrait...
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... or set any of the various functions on the (MENU 1) screen in Camera mode. Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with new AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries. • You can also turn off the menu screen. 39 REWind/Reverse Search button RECord START/STOP button Power Zoom Telephoto/ Wide angle control buttons Fast Forward/ Forward Search button SLOW button PLAY button STOP button VOLUME buttons PAUSE/STILL button Notes...
... or set any of the various functions on the (MENU 1) screen in Camera mode. Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with new AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries. • You can also turn off the menu screen. 39 REWind/Reverse Search button RECord START/STOP button Power Zoom Telephoto/ Wide angle control buttons Fast Forward/ Forward Search button SLOW button PLAY button STOP button VOLUME buttons PAUSE/STILL button Notes...
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... recorded image.) Advanced Features 47 BRIGHT: For use indoors or under strong lighting conditions, such as bright daylight. 4 Press the EXIT button () to display Decrease Increase the adjustment screen. This SELECT EX I T mode is only available in both Camera and VCR modes. • The example screens for this feature are for Camera mode. 1 Press the MENU button until the item you set the backlight ("BACKLIGHT") to "AUTO" in Camera mode...
... recorded image.) Advanced Features 47 BRIGHT: For use indoors or under strong lighting conditions, such as bright daylight. 4 Press the EXIT button () to display Decrease Increase the adjustment screen. This SELECT EX I T mode is only available in both Camera and VCR modes. • The example screens for this feature are for Camera mode. 1 Press the MENU button until the item you set the backlight ("BACKLIGHT") to "AUTO" in Camera mode...
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... built-in the VIEWCAM. Setting Edit Mode Picture quality inevitably decreases when dubbing from your videos by removing unwanted sequences from the VIEWCAM to an external TV or video monitor. Recording Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack POWER TV/VCR SET UP PLAY PAUSE /STILL STOP/ EJECT CHANNEL REC Audio/video cable (supplied) Playback To AUDIO/VIDEO jack 4 Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of...
... built-in the VIEWCAM. Setting Edit Mode Picture quality inevitably decreases when dubbing from your videos by removing unwanted sequences from the VIEWCAM to an external TV or video monitor. Recording Yellow: To VIDEO IN jack White: To AUDIO IN (L) jack POWER TV/VCR SET UP PLAY PAUSE /STILL STOP/ EJECT CHANNEL REC Audio/video cable (supplied) Playback To AUDIO/VIDEO jack 4 Press the Pause/Still button on the VCR to pause recording when the source tape reaches the beginning of...
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... Auto Focus mode (p. 44). No subject in effect. Set DEMO MODE menu item to CAMERA. CAMERA mode No image appears on power (p. 7). Connect audio/video cable properly (p. 22). Connect power source properly (pp. 7, 9). wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on connected TV screen. REC START/STOP button Erasure-protect tab on video cassette Open tab or use a new cassette does not work . Manual Focus mode is not properly connected. Does not indicate a malfunction. -- VIEWCAM is unable to OFF and then mode for service, please check...
... Auto Focus mode (p. 44). No subject in effect. Set DEMO MODE menu item to CAMERA. CAMERA mode No image appears on power (p. 7). Connect audio/video cable properly (p. 22). Connect power source properly (pp. 7, 9). wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on connected TV screen. REC START/STOP button Erasure-protect tab on video cassette Open tab or use a new cassette does not work . Manual Focus mode is not properly connected. Does not indicate a malfunction. -- VIEWCAM is unable to OFF and then mode for service, please check...
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... audio/video cable properly (p. 49). Remote control used beyond operating range. Backlight has been turned off . -- Monitor picture is set to Inappropriate picture adjustments. Set the date and time, then resume operation. Use a new cassette. Video noise in red when charging battery pack. VIEWCAM is burned out. AC adapter or battery pack may have run down. connected. CHARGE indicator flashes in image. VCR mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot play back, rewind Position at beginning or end of tape. Remote control does not REMOTE menu...
... audio/video cable properly (p. 49). Remote control used beyond operating range. Backlight has been turned off . -- Monitor picture is set to Inappropriate picture adjustments. Set the date and time, then resume operation. Use a new cassette. Video noise in red when charging battery pack. VIEWCAM is burned out. AC adapter or battery pack may have run down. connected. CHARGE indicator flashes in image. VCR mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot play back, rewind Position at beginning or end of tape. Remote control does not REMOTE menu...
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... or replace the defective Product or part thereof with respect to make any ): Where to Obtain Service: What to do to Obtain Service: VL-AH130U Camcorder (Be sure to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. In no charge to have Proof of Purchase available. Some states do not allow the exclusion of Sharp. Non-rechargeable batteries...
... or replace the defective Product or part thereof with respect to make any ): Where to Obtain Service: What to do to Obtain Service: VL-AH130U Camcorder (Be sure to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. In no charge to have Proof of Purchase available. Some states do not allow the exclusion of Sharp. Non-rechargeable batteries...