Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Before Requesting Service

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References

Before Requesting Service

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket, and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor, who can be contacted on the following numbers:

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.: 0121 766 5414

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.

References

Power

CAMERA mode

Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

 

 

 

 

No power.

Power source is not properly connected.

Connect power source properly (pp. 8, 10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery pack is not charged.

Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dew in VIEWCAM.

Wait until dew dries (p. 55).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety function is in effect.

Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery

 

 

 

pack; wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery

 

 

 

pack and turn on power (p. 8).

REC START/STOP button does

Erasure-protect tab on video cassette is closed.

Open tab or use a new cassette (p. 57).

not work.

 

 

 

 

 

Power suddenly turns off.

VIEWCAM left in Recording Standby mode for 5

Set Power switch to OFF and then back to

 

 

minutes.

CAMERA.

 

 

 

Auto focus does not work.

Manual Focus mode is engaged.

Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 46).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom used on close subject.

Zoom out from subject (p. 17).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject has little contrast in brightness, or is full

Focus manually (p. 46).

 

 

of horizontal or vertical stripes.

 

Bright subject produces wide

Occurs when shooting subject with strong

 

vertical lines.

contrast to the background. Does not indicate a

——

 

 

malfunction.

 

Automatically zooms out without

VIEWCAM is unable to focus when zooming in

 

operating Zoom control.

on subject within 1.5 m, and automatically

——

 

 

zooms out until it focuses on subject.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No subject in the field of view.

Direct lens to some subject, or set zoom to

 

 

 

widest angle before shooting (p. 17).

 

 

 

Display automatically changes

VIEWCAM is in Demo mode.

Set DEMO MODE menu item to “OFF” (p. 58).

in Camera mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 PackInserting 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
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