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- Page 2 Before using the VIEWCAM, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page 5. WARNING CAUTION To prevent open the TO PREVENT SHOCK shock, do not cabinet. No user serviceable parts HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE inside. Refer servicing to qualified THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN dealer or service centre.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Supplied Accessories I........,..,, Important Information Optional Accessories ..I......... Precautions . . , ..,,.,...‘......,..,.,, Part Names . . _............9 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack.. - Page 5 Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording ........... Removing the Lens Hood ........Turning the LCD Monitor Backlight ....32 Fade In and Fade Out ........Wide Screen ............Block Shot (IO-second Recording)....Backlight Compensation (BLC) ......Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) ..........
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Page 6: Supplied Accessories I
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 Car battery adapter/ Car battery adapter Battery pat k Battery pack battery charger VR-41 OCA VR-33CH BT-N BT-H21 Accessory Tripod adapter shoe adapter for 180” recording Soft case Sun hood VR-39BF VR-30AD VR-33FA VR-33SC Note: Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas. -
Page 8: Precautions
Precautions restrictions Always respect prohibitions Use & Care on the use of electronic equipment on After operation, remove the battery pack commercial flights or in other sensitive from the unit. areas. Do not aim the lens at the sun. Be aware of the temperature and 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 VIEW- lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the CAM is inoperable before recharging the pack. nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for Recharge the battery pack right before record- further advice. ing. battery pack stored...
- 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 tapes. Playing back ME tapes will result in 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 compartment door Inside the cassette compartment door Cassette compartment Cassette compartment door [p. 151 Memory backup battery compartment [P* 161 Battery compartment door release Battery compartment... - Page 13 RECord START/STOP button [pp. 20, 471 LCD monitor [p. 191 Power Zoom Wide/Telephoto f--control lever [p. 211 Shoulder strap loop [p. VOLume control lever [p. 271 Photoreceptor Shoulder strap loop [p. 191 A UDIO/VIDEO k [pp. 45-471 Hand strap Jack cover [p. 451 [P, 191 FADE button MENU button...
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Page 14: Preparation
Caution: This may result in a decrease of more than 50% Charge only SHARP model BT-H21 or BT-N1 battery in the actual recording time per battery pack packs. Other types of battery... -
Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Battery Pack
Inserting and Removing the Removing the Battery Pack Battery Pack Perform step in the above procedure. Inserting the Battery Pack With the VIEWCAM facing down, press the battery release as shown ( I ), Slide the battery compartment door remove the battery pack ( 2 ). -
Page 16: Powering The Viewcam From An Ac Outlet
Preparation Insert the DC cable plug into the DC Powering the VIEWCAM from OUT jack on the supplied AC adapter. an AC Outlet Plug the adapter power cord into a power outlet. The POWER indicator on Precaution: the AC adapter will light. The supplied AC adapter/battery charger... -
Page 17: Powering The Viewcam From Your Car Battery
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. Before starting the car engine, the VR-33CH (or... -
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 Dlace. E tL Inserting a Cassette Insert the battery pack, or connect the VIEWCAM to the AC adapter or car battery adapter, then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door. -
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. insert the battery pack, or connect the KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM VIEWCAM to the AC adapter or car battery CHILDREN. -
Page 20: Setting The Date Andtime
Preparation Setting the Date andTime Press the v or A button to select “2.” (day), and press the SET button. Example: HETTING 2. $1997 Setting the date to June 1998 (2. 6.1998) and 0: do’ the time to IO:30 am (10:30). Notes: 5 Press the v or A button to select “6.”... -
Page 21: Monitor Display
The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end of its LAMP LAMP service life. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have It replaced. In Self Recording mode, all warnings will be indicated by ,‘@” 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 through the loop on the left side of the Open the hand strap flap and grip ( 1) monitor. -
Page 23: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Camera Recording Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees To Pause Recording you from having to peer into a small viewfinder. REC START/STOP button again. Press the You can watch the subject on the large LCD Recording video- monitor screen for easier, more enjoyable pauses,... -
Page 24: Zooming
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Selecting the Zoom Speed 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. Power switch changing your position. -
Page 25: Tips On Recording Positions
Tips on Recording Positions Notes: 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 switching from Camera Recording mode to have recorded, and wish to quickly return to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you recording again from the end of the last wish to start recording next. -
Page 27: Setting Theviewcam 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, 11--- auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto shutter speed functions. -
Page 28: Recording The Date Andtime
Basic Operations Camera Recording When “AUTO” is selected, the date/time Recording the Date andTime 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 the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera When you turn on the VIEWCAM the remaining mode, about 10 minutes before the tape battery power display automatically appears the monitor. pressing the reaches its end, an on-screen indicator will MODE DISPLAY 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. back The LCD monitor makes it possible to play recorded. Nothing and see what you have just Notes: needs to be connected. -
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 Near the One Currently Being Played Back playback. To return to normal playback, press the STILL button once again, or press the PLAY During playback, press the Forward button (b). -
Page 32: Using The Remote Control
Basic Operations Playback Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the photoreceptor Use the remote control to the VIEW- operate VIEWCAM, and press the control buttons for CAM from a distance, such as when you want operation. -
Page 33: Useful Features
Useful Features Camera Recording Press the WIDE (*) or TELE 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 yourself on the screen. - Page 34 Useful Features Camera Recording When the remaining recording time Self Recording Message OSD reaches 5 seconds, “EXTEND” will begin flashing. In Self Recording mode, by following some simple instructions that appear on the monitor screen, When you want to extend the recording easily record a 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 screen image is automatically inverted when the monitor rotation is between 140” This VIEWCAM’s LCD monitor uses a fluo- and 200”. When the monitor is turned back rescent lamp for backlighting (see page 7). -
Page 36: Fade In And Fade Out
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade Out Fade In and 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 tn a While sightseeing during a vacatton, 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 Backlight Compensation Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) (BLC) When you are recording in a dark or poorly IIIu- minated location. “LIGHT” (warning of too little When the subject is backlit, the image will be ambient illu- darkened if it IS recorded normally. Use the mination) backlight compensation (BLC) feature to... -
Page 39: Superimposing A Title
Press the v or A button to select ( I ) Superimposing a Title the desired title and then press the SET button (w) to superimpose it. ( 2 ) the “Title” feature to superimpose titles on your videos when recording. There are eight titles preset for your convenience which... -
Page 40: Changing The Preset Titles
Useful Features Camera Recording Changing the Preset Titles Press the 4 or ) button to select ( i ) the desired character (or “spc” for space) and press the SELECT button You can make a new title of your own by W(2). -
Page 41: Auto/Manual Focus
Press the MENU button until m Auto/Manual Focus appears on the monitor. Auto Focus focus feature is designed to focus on The auto 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) can set the VIEWCAM to the shooting mode that will bring the best results for a specific type of shooting Just select situation. one of the four scene settings shown below. The VIEWCAM will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed... -
Page 43: Picture/Backlight Adjustments
Press the v or A button to adjust the Picture/Backlight picture or backlight to your preference. Adiustments BACKLIGHT NORMAL due to ambient If the picture is difficult to see Normal lighting, etc., adjust the monitor picture. Power switch BACKLIGHT BRIGHT Bright BRIGHT ~Jf-J--jflTr--... -
Page 44: Lighting
Useful Features Camera Recording Lighting hi our TEtll- WhitE peratufe Bafance Situaticn For clear. good-quality recording. 500 to 100,000 (degrees Range lux is needed. Recording is also possible with less Ketvfn) light. but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is alsc essential for correct white... -
Page 45: Playback And Editing
Useful Features Playback and Editing Press the REW (4) (or FF [w]) 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 slighrly from the counter continues to count internally... - 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 A Tv
Useful Features Playback and Editing Connections for Playback on a TV Connection to a TV via a VCR Although you can enjoy playback on the VIEW- Pull off the top of the AUDIO/VIDEO 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. Suggssteci sa,lutian No power Safety devices are functioning. Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack; wait for two seconds, then re-install battery pack and turn on power (p. - Page 52 Before Requesting Service Pussfbk Symptom fause Suggested st?lutioIl Infrared remote control does “REMOTE” menu item is set to Set “REMOTE” menu item to “ON” not function. “OFF”. (P. 29). control’s lithium battery has Replace control’s lithium Remote remote down. battery with a new one (p. 16). Remote control being...
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Page 53: Specifications
Specifications VIEWCAM VL-E79E PAL standard Signal System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Recording System: 8 mm video tape, MP type Cassette: 120 minutes (P5-120) Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: 20.051 mm/second l/4” (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor (with Pickup Device: approx.