Using Your Camcorder Abroad - Sharp Viewcam VL-WD450S Operation Manual

AC Adapter/Battery Charger
• The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere
with reception if used near a radio.
• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal
objects from entering the adapter/charger.
• The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not
attempt to open or modify it.
• Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/
charger to vibration.
• Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct
sunlight.
• Avoid using the adapter/charger in humid or
extremely hot places.
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp
This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to
backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor
becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluores-
cent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact
the nearest SHARP service centre or your
dealer for further advice.
Cleaning
• Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder
casing. Do not use thinner, benzene or other
strong chemical cleaners. These may cause
discolouration 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 and the viewfinder eyepiece.

Using Your Camcorder 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/battery
charger or connecting the camcorder to a TV.
AC Adapter/Battery Charger
(Supplied Accessory)
The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is
compatible with 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical
systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC.
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 PAL system
compatible. PAL is used in the following areas:
Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark,
Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain,
Holland, Finland, Portugal, Norway,
Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Kuwait, China, etc.
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