Sharp VL-A10H operation manual Dew Formation, Dirty Video Heads

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References

References

Dew Formation

•What is “dew formation”?

When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation.

•When dew forms in your VIEWCAM.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your VIEWCAM and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording and playback may not function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circum- stances:

•When moving the VIEWCAM from a cold place to a warm place.

•When placing the VIEWCAM in a cold room which is then heated rapidly.

•When moving the VIEWCAM outdoors from an air conditioned room.

• When placing the VIEWCAM in the direct path of air blowing from an air conditioner.

• When placing the VIEWCAM in a humid room.

•How to prevent trouble due to dew formation.

When using the VIEWCAM in a place where dew formation is likely to occur, allow the VIEWCAM and the video tape to acclimatise to the surroundings for about one hour.

For example, when bringing the VIEWCAM indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

Plastic bag

QBe sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the VIEWCAM.

WRemove the bag when the air temperature inside it reaches the temperature of the room.

•“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on the LCD monitor, and the power will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.

QIf “DEW” flashes on the LCD monitor, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and wait for a few hours to allow the VIEWCAM to acclimatise to the surrounding temperature.

WTo use the VIEWCAM again, turn on the power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure that “DEW” has disappeared from the monitor.

EDo not insert a cassette while “DEW” is flashing; this may result in damage to the tape.

RSince dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the dew warning feature engages.

Dirty Video Heads

Using the VIEWCAM when the video tape is dirty may cause the heads to clog, producing noise on the recorded image or preventing the image from being recorded at all.

If the video heads become clogged, the indicator appears on the screen. Contact your SHARP dealer for further advice or refer to page 53 “Before Requesting Service”.

Note:

•Video head cleaning can be done by using a commercially-available cleaning tape. However, excessive use of the cleaning tape may also cause damage to the video heads. Please read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape carefully, before using it

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Contents VL-A10H Power supply Special Note for Users in the U.K Blue Neutral Brown LiveAvoid placing Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid shocks and dropping AC Adapter CleaningLCD Monitor Screen Battery pack CR2025 type Audio/video cable Lithium batteryRemote control × IiiTripod adapter For 180 recording Soft caseContents Useful Features Advanced FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness CompensationWhen the cassette compartment door is open Part NamesOperation Summary Cassette compartment door pRear view Remote sensor pCamera Mode VCR ModeOn-screen Display Index 35 pQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Battery Pack Inserting the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingCharging the Battery Pack Recording and playback timesPowering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory BatteryBattery Removing the Lithium BatteryPress the SET button B Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 12-hour Time Mode Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen sideUsing the Sun Hood Attaching the Sun HoodClosing the Sun Hood Opening the Sun HoodEasy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode To Turn the Power OffTo Pause Recording Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording TimesBasic Operations Camera Recording ZoomingTips on Recording Positions Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayApprox. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Volume Control PlaybackAsic Operations YbackWatching the Playback on a Turn on the Viewcam in VCR mode, and begin tape playback seeBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill Useful Features Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Display buttonDesired setting Press the SET button B to selectPress the or button C or D to select the desired menu item Perform steps 4 to 6 aboveRecording the Date and Time Press the or button to select DisplayPress the SET button B to select AUTO, ON, or OFF Press the button to select SelectSelecting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Type of Fade ModesTo use fade out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Review Quick Return Edit Search Recording Standby mode, press Menu button until appearsTo cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Press the Gama EFF. button a againTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Cat’s EyeWide Screen Macro ShotsRemoving the Lens Hood To return to normal pictureSelf Recording Normal Self RecordingMore Information on Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button BTo turn off the self-recording message screen Press the Message button in Recording Standby modeSelf-recording Message Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Useful FeaturesProgram Search Tape Counter Feature Using the CounterTo reset the counter to zero To turn off the tape counterPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Using the Counter MemoryDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Turning On the Remote Control ModeTo cancel the digital picture effect Advanced FeaturesDigital Picture Effects Type of Digital Picture EffectsType of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Changing the Preset Titles Press the Reset button to display the title input screenPress the or ß button Q to select Top of the screen and the cursor willTo cancel Manual Focus mode Auto/Manual FocusAuto Focus Manual FocusPress the White BAL. button. White BAL. returns to blue To cancel White Balance LockWhite Balance Lock Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then press the Auto button B To cancel Manual Exposure modeManual Exposure Picture/Backlight Adjustments Press the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appearsPress the Exit button to turn off the adjustment screen Type of Backlight ModesTo cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsSetting Edit Mode EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingLighting Tips on Good LightingDew Formation Dirty Video HeadsBattery Pack Replacing the Fluorescent LampUse only tapes with the mark with this Using Your Viewcam AbroadReferences Video Cassette Tapes Demonstration Mode Cancelling Demo ModeButton and slide Power switch to Watching the DemonstrationBefore Requesting Service Power Camera mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Specifications Viewcam0P06-M-G
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