Sharp VIEWCAM VL-AH150U Operation Manual page 68

References
Video Cassette Tapes
Use only tapes with the
with this VIEWCAM.
To protect recordings against erasure
When a previously recorded cassette is used
again for recording, the previously recorded
material is erased. To protect a recording
against accidental erasure, slide the tab on the
cassette to cover the opening. (A red mark will
be exposed.) To record, slide the tab to open
the opening.
Notes:
• Do not insert anything into the erasure-protection
opening in the cassette.
• Do not put anything into the holes on the bottom
of the cassette.
• Do not store or place your video tapes in direct
sunlight, near heaters, or in places with
excessive moisture or dust.
• Do not keep video tapes near magnetic objects
as they may erase the recording.
• Do not drop or subject the tapes to excessive
shocks.
• Uneven tape winding will damage the tape. If the
tape is not properly wound, reinsert it in the
VIEWCAM and rewind the tape.
• Store the cassettes in their cases and stand
them upright.
AC Adapter
• The AC adapter may interfere with reception if
used near a radio.
• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal
objects from entering the adapter.
• The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt
to open or modify it.
• Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter
to vibration.
• Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.
• Avoid using the adapter in humid or
extremely hot places.
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Cleaning
or mark • Many plastic parts are used in the VIEWCAM
casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other
strong chemical cleaners. These may cause
discoloration and damage to the casing.
• Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the
casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing
with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a
diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again
with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and
other soiling off the LCD screen.
• Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and lens
paper designed for photographic lenses to
clean the lens.
Using Your VIEWCAM Abroad
Television signal standards and electrical
voltages and frequencies vary substantially
from country to country. When you are abroad,
check the sections below before using the AC
adapter or connecting the VIEWCAM to a TV.
AC Adapter (Supplied Accessory)
The supplied AC adapter is compatible with
50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical systems in the
range of 110 V to 240 V AC.
An AC plug adapter may be required
depending on the design of the electrical
outlet.
Suitable AC plug adapter
Television Signal Standards
In any country, you can always watch the video
picture by using the LCD monitor screen.
However, if you want to watch the picture on a
TV screen, the TV must be NTSC-M system
compatible. NTSC-M is used in the following
areas:
The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Myanmar
(previously Burma), Canada, Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan,
South Korea, Mexico, the Netherland Antilles,
Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines,
Puerto Rico, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Surinam,
Taiwan, Trinidad, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
Southern Vietnam, and the Virgin Islands.
AC 110–240 V