Before Requesting Service | Sharp VL-AH130U guide

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References

Before Requesting Service

Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

	Symptom	Possible cause	Suggested solution

	No power.	Power source is not properly	Connect power source properly
		connected.	(pp. 7, 9).

		Battery pack is not charged.	Charge battery pack sufficiently
Power			(p. 8).

		Dew in VIEWCAM.	Wait until dew dries (p. 51).
		Dew in VIEWCAM.	Wait until dew dries (p. 51).

		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. 7).

	REC START/STOP button	Erasure-protect tab on video cassette	Open tab or use a new cassette
	does not work.	is closed.	(p. 53).

	Power suddenly turns off.	VIEWCAM left in Recording Standby	Set Power switch to OFF and then
		mode for 5 minutes.	back to CAMERA.

	Auto focus does not	Manual Focus mode is engaged.	Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 44).
	work.
		Zoom used on close subject.	Zoom out from subject (p. 19).

		Subject has little contrast in	Focus manually (p. 44).
mode		brightness, or is full of horizontal or
mode		vertical stripes.
		vertical stripes.
CAMERA	Bright subject produces	Occurs when shooting subject with
CAMERA	wide vertical lines.	strong contrast to the background.	——
		Does not indicate a malfunction.
	Automatically zooms out	VIEWCAM is unable to focus when
	without operating Zoom	zooming in on subject within 5 feet	——
	control.	(1.5 m), and automatically zooms out	——
	control.	(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. 19).

	Display automatically	VIEWCAM is in Demo mode.	Set DEMO MODE menu item to “OFF”
	changes in Camera		(p. 54).
	mode.

	Tape stops during rewind	Counter is in memory mode.	Disengage the memory mode
	or fast forward.		(p. 38).
mode
mode	No image appears on	Video input channel on TV or TV	Select video input channel or TV
VCR	connected TV screen.	channel is not selected properly.	channel properly (p. 22).
	connected TV screen.	channel is not selected properly.	channel properly (p. 22).

		Audio/video cable is not properly	Connect audio/video cable properly
		connected.	(p. 22).

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Sharp VL-AH130U operation manual Before Requesting Service, Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

Contents

See page 54 for use of Demo mode VL-AH130U Thank you for purchasing this Viewcam from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapter Information Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Do not aim the lens at the sun Avoid shocks and dropping Recording Format LCD Monitor Screen Vii Viii Tripod adapter For 180 recording Contents Useful Features Advanced FeaturesReferences Gamma Brightness Compensation When the cassette compartment door is open Part NamesOperation Summary Cassette compartment door p Rear view Remote sensor p Quick Reference Index Video cassette is defective and should be Battery Pack Inserting the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing Continuous Charging the Battery PackTime Powering the Viewcam from an AC Outlet Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Removing the Lithium Battery Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display Setting the LanguageChanging the Language Camera Mode VCR Mode French On-screen Displays Spanish On-screen Displays Setting the Date and Time Changing to the 24-hour Time ModePress the SET button B 0 0 Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching and Removing the Lens Cap LCD screen side Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode To Turn the Power OffTo Pause Recording Maximum Continuous Recording and Actual Recording Times Tips on Recording Positions ZoomingBasic Operations Camera Recording Approx. remaining On-screen Recording time Indicator Remaining Battery Power DisplayRemaining Recording Time Display Volume Control PlaybackTo Stop Playback Auto Tape Rewind This Viewcam does not have an S-video socket Watching the Playback on aPlayback Video Search StillSlow Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Operations of the On-screen ControlsMenu button Display button Button C or D to PressSelect the desired menu item Recording the Date and Time Selecting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Type of Fade Modes Quick Review To cancel Fade modeTo use fade out only Quick Return Edit Search QU I CK To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Press the Gama EFF. button a again To cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Cat’s Eye Wide Screen Macro ShotsRemoving the Lens Hood To return to normal picture Self Recording Normal Self RecordingMore Information on Self Recording To pause recording, press the REC Stop button B Self-recording Message Setting the Viewcam to Full Auto Mode Blue Program Search FeaturesUseful Tape Counter Feature Using the CounterTo reset the counter to zero To turn off the tape counter During playback, press the Menu Button until appears Using the Counter MemoryPress the Play button D to view the desired scene Using the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning On the Remote Control Mode Operating the Remote Control To cancel the digital picture effect Advanced FeaturesDigital Picture Effects Type of Digital Picture Effects Type of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE Select Scene Menu in above Superimposing 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 will To cancel Manual Focus mode Auto/Manual FocusAuto Focus Manual Focus White 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 To cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackTurning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight Press the Gama EFF. button again. Gamma disappears Setting Edit Mode EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editing Useful Information Hints for Better ShootingLighting Tips on Good Lighting Dew Formation Dirty Video Heads Battery Pack Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Cleaning Using Your Viewcam AbroadReferences Video Cassette Tapes AC Adapter Canceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeWatching the Demonstration Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution VCR Specifications Service Information For the U.SBattery Pack BT-H22 AC Adapter UADP-0312TAZZ Inserció n y extracció n de la BateríaInserció n de la batería Extracció n de la batería Selecció n de idioma para la visualizació n en pantalla Carga de la bateríaGuía de operació n rá pida en españ ol Inserció n y extracció n de un videocasete Inserció n de un videocaseteExtracció n de un videocasete Realice el paso 1 de arriba y luego saque el videocasete Para hacer una pausa en la grabació n Para desconectar la alimentació nPulse el botón REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación Batería Control de volumen Reproducció nPara detener la reproducció n Rebobinado automá tico de la cinta Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain ServiceSharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey Osaka, Japan