Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Inserting and Removing a Cassette, Inserting a Cassette

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Preparation

Preparation

Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1 Supply power to the VIEWCAM, then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door.

•The cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

Cassette compartment door release

2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

3 Press the PUSH mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place.

•The cassette holder retracts automatically.

PUSH mark

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place.

Removing a Cassette

Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette.

Cautions:

•Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting.

•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder.

•Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the PUSH mark to close it.

•Do not tilt the VIEWCAM or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.

•Remove the cassette if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time.

•If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3, the VIEWCAM’s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure.

•Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the cassette compartment door.

Notes:

•If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

•See page 57 for more information on the video cassette tapes for use with this VIEWCAM.

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Contents VL-AH50H Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveDo not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and droppingAvoid placing Recording Format LCD Monitor ScreenRemote control × Battery packCR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery IiiTripod adapter For 180 recording Soft caseContents References Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features Gamma Brightness CompensationOperation Summary When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Cassette compartment door pRear view Remote sensor pOn-screen Display Index Camera ModeVCR Mode 47 p 34 pQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Removing the Battery Pack Battery Pack Inserting the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingCharging the Battery Pack Recording and playback timesPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteBattery Installing the LithiumMemory Battery Removing the Lithium BatterySetting the Date and Time Changing to the 12-hour Time ModePress the SET button B Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap LCD screen sideClosing the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodAttaching the Sun Hood Opening the Sun HoodTo Pause Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording TimesZooming Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time IndicatorRemaining Recording Time Display To Stop Playback Volume ControlPlayback Auto Tape RewindWatching the Playback on a Turn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback seeSlow Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackDisplay button Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Operation buttonsPress the or button C or D to select the desired menu item Desired settingPress the SET button B to select Perform steps 4 to 6 abovePress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Recording the Date and TimePress the or Button to select Press the button to select SelectSetting the Digital Zoom To return to optical zoomTo cancel Digital Quick Zoom Using Digital Quick ZoomSetting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges Digital Quick Zoom Extend ZoomStill Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Type of Still Recording ModesStrobe Recording To cancel Strobe Recording modeTo return to normal recording mode Digital Image Stabilization DISPress the SET button B to select the desired fade mode Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutTo cancel Fade mode Quick ReviewTo use fade out only Quick Return Edit Search Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appearsTo obtain a brighter picture To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation Press the Gama EFF. button a againTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Cat’s EyeRemoving the Lens Hood Wide ScreenMacro Shots To return to normal pictureMore Information on Self Recording Self RecordingNormal Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button BPress the Message button in Recording Standby mode Self-recording MessageTo turn off the self-recording message screen Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Features Program SearchUseful To reset the counter to zero Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To turn off the tape counterUsing the Counter Memory During playback, press the Menu Button until appearsPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlOperating the Remote Control Turning On the Remote Control ModeDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Type of Digital Picture EffectsScene Menu Program AE Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Press the or ß button Q to select Changing the Preset TitlesPress the Reset button to display the title input screen Top of the screen and the cursor willAuto Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual Focus Manual FocusTo cancel White Balance Lock White Balance LockPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue To cancel Manual Exposure mode Manual ExposurePerform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the Auto button B Digital Dual Picture Selecting Digital Dual PicturePicture-in-Picture Title Screen Press the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screen Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Type of Backlight ModesTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsCutting Unwanted Sequences Setting Edit ModeEditing To stop editingLighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Tips on Good LightingDew Formation Dirty Video HeadsBattery Pack Replacing the Fluorescent LampReferences Video Cassette Tapes CleaningUsing Your Viewcam Abroad AC AdapterButton and slide Power switch to Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo Mode Watching the DemonstrationBefore Requesting Service Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Specifications ViewcamPage Page Page 0P06-M-G