Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp, Battery Pack

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Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp

This VIEWCAM uses a fluorescent lamp to backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view, the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice.

Battery Pack

Battery pack consumption

•Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times. Accordingly, be sure to turn off the power when not recording. Use of an auxiliary battery pack is recommended to prevent undesirable interruptions in your recording.

•Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak battery pack. Use of such battery packs may cause the power to automatically stop during VIEWCAM operation to protect both the battery pack and the unit.

Note:

•This VIEWCAM uses a Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type battery pack. Use only the SHARP BT-H22 or BT-H32 battery packs. They are designed specifically for use with this VIEWCAM.

Battery pack life

The battery pack has a limited service life. If the period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

Extending battery pack life

•It is recommended that you use the battery pack until its charge is fully drained and the VIEWCAM is inoperable before recharging the pack.

•Recharge the battery pack right before recording. A battery pack stored for an extended time will naturally wear down, resulting in decreased recording time.

•Do not try to recharge a fully charged battery pack before it has been discharged, as this will cause deterioration of the battery’s capacity.

•Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

How to use the battery pack cover

•When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the “CHARGE” mark printed on the label is seen through the window, as shown.

 

CHARGE

Battery

Window

pack

 

Label

Cover

 

•When storing a battery pack that is not fully charged, put the cover upside down so that only the battery pack casing is seen through the window.

Caution:

•For safety reasons, put the cover on the battery pack when it is not being used. If the metal parts of the battery pack come in contact with other metal items, there is a danger that a short circuit may occur.

Battery power is consumed even when the VIEWCAM’s power is turned off. If you are not going to use your VIEWCAM immediately, remove the battery pack (see page 8).

Temperature during charging

•The Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type BT-H22 and BT-H32 battery packs can be charged at a temperature of 15°C to 30°C.

References

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Contents VL-AH50H Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.KDo not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and droppingAvoid placing LCD Monitor Screen Recording FormatIii Battery packCR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium battery Remote control ×Soft case Tripod adapter For 180 recordingContents Gamma Brightness Compensation Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features ReferencesCassette compartment door p When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Operation SummaryRemote sensor p Rear view47 p 34 p Camera ModeVCR Mode On-screen Display IndexQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting and Removing Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackRecording and playback times Charging the Battery PackPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteRemoving the Lithium Battery Installing the LithiumMemory Battery BatterySetting the Date and Time Changing to the 12-hour Time ModePress the SET button B LCD screen side Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching and Removing the Lens CapOpening the Sun Hood Using the Sun HoodAttaching the Sun Hood Closing the Sun HoodMaximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off To Pause RecordingZooming Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time IndicatorRemaining Recording Time Display Auto Tape Rewind Volume ControlPlayback To Stop PlaybackTurn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback see Watching the Playback on aBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill SlowOperation buttons Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Display buttonPerform steps 4 to 6 above Desired settingPress the SET button B to select Press the or button C or D to select the desired menu itemPress the button to select Select Recording the Date and TimePress the or Button to select Press the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFFTo return to optical zoom Setting the Digital ZoomDigital Quick Zoom Extend Zoom Using Digital Quick ZoomSetting the Digital Quick Zoom Ranges To cancel Digital Quick ZoomType of Still Recording Modes Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Still RecordingDigital Image Stabilization DIS To cancel Strobe Recording modeTo return to normal recording mode Strobe RecordingFade In and Fade Out Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Press the SET button B to select the desired fade modeTo cancel Fade mode Quick ReviewTo use fade out only Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appears Quick Return Edit SearchPress the Gama EFF. button a again To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter pictureGain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up functionTo return to normal picture Wide ScreenMacro Shots Removing the Lens HoodTo pause recording, press the REC Stop button B Self RecordingNormal Self Recording More Information on Self RecordingPress 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 turn off the tape counter Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To reset the counter to zeroUsing the Counter Memory During playback, press the Menu Button until appearsPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Turning On the Remote Control Mode Using the Remote ControlOperating the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlType of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectAdvanced Features Digital Picture EffectsSelect Scene Menu in above Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AESuperimposing a Title Top of the screen and the cursor will Changing the Preset TitlesPress the Reset button to display the title input screen Press the or ß button Q to selectManual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto/Manual Focus Auto 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 Type of Backlight Modes Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Press the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screenPress the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappears To cancel Gamma PlaybackGamma Playback Turning Off the LCD Monitor BacklightTo stop editing Setting Edit ModeEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTips on Good Lighting Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingDirty Video Heads Dew FormationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery PackAC Adapter CleaningUsing Your Viewcam Abroad References Video Cassette TapesWatching the Demonstration Demonstration ModeCancelling Demo Mode Button and slide Power switch toPower Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR Viewcam SpecificationsPage Page Page 0P06-M-G
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