Sharp VL-AH130U 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 center 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 7).

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 (59°F to 86°F).

References

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Contents VL-AH130U See page 54 for use of Demo modeApplies to the supplied AC adapter Thank you for purchasing this Viewcam from SharpInformation Should never be blocked by placing IiiPage Avoid shocks and dropping Do not aim the lens at the sunLCD Monitor Screen Recording FormatVii Tripod adapter For 180 recording ViiiContents Advanced Features Useful FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness CompensationPart Names When the cassette compartment door is openOperation Summary Cassette compartment door pRemote sensor p Rear viewQuick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Inserting the Battery Pack Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and RemovingContinuous Charging the Battery PackTime Powering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteRemoving the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatterySelecting the Language for the On-screen Display Setting the LanguageChanging the Language VCR Mode Camera ModeFrench On-screen Displays Spanish On-screen Displays Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode Setting the Date and TimePress the SET button B 0 0Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Hand Strap and the Lens CapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen sideTo Turn the Power Off Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto ModeTo Pause Recording Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording TimesTips on Recording Positions ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Playback Volume ControlTo Stop Playback Auto Tape RewindThis Viewcam does not have an S-video socket Watching the Playback on aPlayback Still Video SearchSlow Basic Operations PlaybackOperations of the On-screen Controls Useful FeaturesMenu button Display buttonButton C or D to PressSelect the desired menu item Recording the Date and Time Using Fade Mode Selecting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Type of Fade ModesQuick Review To cancel Fade modeTo use fade out only QU I CK Quick Return Edit SearchGamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Press the Gama EFF. button a againGain-up Cat’s Eye To cancel the gain-up functionMacro Shots Wide ScreenRemoving the Lens Hood To return to normal pictureNormal Self Recording Self RecordingMore Information on Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button BSelf-recording Message Blue Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto ModeProgram Search FeaturesUseful Using the Counter Tape Counter FeatureTo reset the counter to zero To turn off the tape counterDuring playback, press the Menu Button until appears Using the Counter MemoryPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlTurning On the Remote Control Mode Operating the Remote ControlAdvanced Features To cancel the digital picture effectDigital Picture Effects Type of Digital Picture EffectsTo cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE Select Scene Menu in aboveSuperimposing a Title Press the Reset button to display the title input screen Changing the Preset TitlesPress the or ß button Q to select Top of the screen and the cursor willAuto/Manual Focus To cancel Manual Focus modeAuto Focus Manual 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 Press the Menu button until Camera mode or VCR mode appears Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsType of Backlight Modes Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappearsEditing Setting Edit ModeCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationLighting Tips on Good LightingDirty Video Heads Dew FormationReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Battery PackUsing Your Viewcam Abroad CleaningReferences Video Cassette Tapes AC AdapterCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeWatching the Demonstration Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceVCR Service Information For the U.S SpecificationsBattery Pack BT-H22 AC Adapter UADP-0312TAZZBatería Inserció n y extracció n de laInserció n de la batería Extracció n de la bateríaSelecció n de idioma para la visualizació n en pantalla Carga de la bateríaGuía de operació n rá pida en españ ol Inserció n de un videocasete Inserció n y extracció n de un videocaseteExtracció n de un videocasete Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasetePara desconectar la alimentació n Para hacer una pausa en la grabació nPulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación BateríaReproducció n Control de volumenPara detener la reproducció n Rebobinado automá tico de la cintaWhere to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlySharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey Osaka, Japan