Sharp VL AH 50 H operation manual Vcr

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Symptom

Possible cause

Suggested solution

 

 

 

 

 

Tape stops during rewind or fast

Counter is in memory mode.

Disengage the memory mode (p. 40).

 

forward.

 

 

 

No image appears on connected

Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not

Select video input channel or TV channel

mode

TV screen.

selected properly.

properly (p. 20).

 

Audio/video cable is not properly connected.

Connect audio/video cable properly (p. 20).

VCR

Cannot play back, rewind or fast

Position at beginning or end of tape.

Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point

 

forward tape.

 

(p. 19).

 

Video noise in image.

Dirty video heads.

Call for service (p. 59).

 

 

Old or worn tape.

Use a new cassette.

 

Cassette will not eject.

Power source is not properly connected.

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

 

 

Battery pack is not charged.

Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 9).

 

 

VIEWCAM is recording.

Stop tape and try again (p. 16).

 

No image on monitor.

Backlight has been turned off.

Turn on backlight (p. 52).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fluorescent lamp is burned out.

Call for service (p. 59).

 

Monitor picture is hard to see.

Inappropriate picture adjustments.

Adjust picture (p. 51).

 

CHARGE indicator flashes in red

AC adapter or battery pack may have

Call for service (p. 59).

 

when charging battery pack.

malfunctioned.

 

General

Cannot edit to connected VCR.

Audio/video cable is not properly connected.

Connect audio/video cable properly (p. 53).

 

 

 

Lens makes rattling sound when

Does not indicate a malfunction.

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VIEWCAM is moved in VCR

 

 

mode or with power off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not

REMOTE menu item is set to “OFF”.

Set REMOTE menu item to “ON” (p. 41).

 

function.

Remote control batteries have run down.

Replace remote control batteries with new ones

 

 

 

 

 

(p. 41).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control used beyond operating range.

Use remote control within operating range

 

 

 

(p. 41).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intense daylight falling on VIEWCAM remote

Protect remote sensor from exposure to intense

 

 

sensor.

daylight (p. 41).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obstacle between remote control and VIEWCAM

Remove obstacle or use remote control from

 

 

remote sensor.

different angle (p. 41).

 

 

 

 

Notes:

• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. Then reconnect the power sources to resume operation.

• If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium battery, and turn the power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation.

References

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Contents VL-AH50H Power supply Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.KAvoid shocks and dropping Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid 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 BatteryChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode Setting the Date and TimePress 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 RecordingTips on Recording Positions ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining 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 modeQuick Review To cancel Fade modeTo 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 RecordingSelf-recording Message Press the Message button in Recording Standby modeTo turn off the self-recording message screen Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Program Search FeaturesUseful To turn off the tape counter Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter To reset the counter to zeroDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Using the Counter MemoryPress 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 FocusWhite Balance Lock To cancel White Balance LockPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue Manual Exposure To cancel Manual Exposure modePerform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the Auto button B Selecting Digital Dual Picture 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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