Sharp VL-AH130U operation manual Thank you for purchasing this Viewcam from Sharp

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Thank you for purchasing this VIEWCAM from SHARP.

The VIEWCAM will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the VIEWCAM’s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the many features this VIEWCAM offers, and expand your video world.

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON- NEL.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

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CAUTION		CAUTION
(applies to the supplied AC adapter)		If the AC adapter is misplaced or
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,		needs to be replaced, obtain the
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,		same type of adapter from a SHARP
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO		same type of adapter from a SHARP
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO		service center of your dealer.
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.		service center of your dealer.
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This Product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environ- mental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA.

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Contents See page 54 for use of Demo mode VL-AH130UThank you for purchasing this Viewcam from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapterInformation Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Do not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and droppingRecording Format LCD Monitor ScreenVii Viii Tripod adapter For 180 recordingContents References Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features Gamma Brightness CompensationOperation Summary When the cassette compartment door is openPart Names Cassette compartment door pRear view Remote sensor pQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Removing the Battery Pack Battery PackInserting the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingTime Charging the Battery PackContinuous Powering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory Battery Removing the Lithium BatteryChanging the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for the On-screen Display Camera Mode VCR ModeFrench On-screen Displays Spanish On-screen Displays Press the SET button B Setting the Date and TimeChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode 0 0Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap LCD screen sideTo Pause Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Turn the Power Off 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 To Stop Playback Volume ControlPlayback Auto Tape RewindPlayback Watching the Playback on aThis Viewcam does not have an S-video socket Slow Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackMenu button Useful FeaturesOperations of the On-screen Controls Display buttonSelect the desired menu item PressButton C or D to Recording the Date and Time Fade In and Fade Out Selecting Fade ModeUsing Fade Mode Type of Fade ModesTo use fade out only To cancel Fade modeQuick Review Quick Return Edit Search QU I CKTo 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 BSelf-recording Message Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode BlueUseful FeaturesProgram Search To reset the counter to zero Tape Counter FeatureUsing the Counter 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 Turning On the Remote Control Mode Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Operating the Remote ControlDigital 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 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 Type of Backlight Modes Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsPress the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Turning 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 AdapterWatching the Demonstration Demonstration ModeCanceling Demo Mode Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionVCR Battery Pack BT-H22 SpecificationsService Information For the U.S AC Adapter UADP-0312TAZZInserció n de la batería Inserció n y extracció n de laBatería Extracció n de la bateríaGuía de operació n rá pida en españ ol Carga de la bateríaSelecció n de idioma para la visualizació n en pantalla Extracció n de un videocasete Inserció n y extracció n de un videocaseteInserció n de un videocasete Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasetePulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación Para hacer una pausa en la grabació nPara desconectar la alimentació n BateríaPara detener la reproducció n Control de volumenReproducció n Rebobinado automá tico de la cintaSharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyWhere to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Osaka, Japan