Sharp VIEWCAM VL-A10H manual

VL-A10H/hyou; 00/8/28/18:00 Printed in Malaysia TINSE0377T AZZ T2437-A 0P06-M-G LIQUID CR Y ST AL DISPLA Y CAMCORDER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VL - A10H SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE References Preparation Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Operation Summar y Basic Opera[...]

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE. [...]

VL-A10H/tobira 2; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face[...]

VL-A10H/pp. i-iv; 00/2/25/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo i Precautions • When the VIEWCAM is not in use, remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power , and disconnect the VIEWCAM fr om the power sour ce . • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow dir ect sunlight to strike the VIEWCAM lens or LCD monitor scr een, whether or no[...]

VL-A10H/pp. i-iv; 00/2/25/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo ii A C Adapter • The AC adapter may interfere with r eception if used near a radio. • Pr event flammables, liquids, and metal objects fr om entering the adapter . • The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, dr op, or subject the adapter to vi[...]

VL-A10H/pp. i-iv; 00/2/25/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo iii Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT -H22 AC adapter Infrar ed remote contr ol CR2025 type lithium battery Shoulder strap Lens cap AA battery for r emote control ⳯ 2 Audio/video cable Power cord Sun hood[...]

VL-A10H/pp. i-iv; 00/2/25/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo iv Optional Accessories Extended type battery pack BT -H32 Standard type batter y pack BT -H22 Accessory shoe adapter VR-30AD Soft case T ripod adapter for 180 ° recor ding VR-33F A[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 001-004; 00/2/14/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo 1 Contents Preparation Basic Operations Operation Summary Part Names .......................................................... 3 On-screen Display Index ..................................... 5 Quick Refer ence Index ........................................ 6 W ar ning Indicators ........[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 001-004; 00/2/14/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo 2 Operations of the On-screen Contr ols Using the Control Buttons ............................... 22 Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens ................ 22 Adjusting the Menu Settings ........................... 23 Recording the Date and Time ............................ 24 Fade In and Fade [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 001-004; 00/2/14/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo 3 P ar t Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Front vie w When the cassette compartment door is open Operation Summar y T er minal cover Microphone Zoom lens Speaker VIDEO jack [ pp. 20, 47 ] DC IN jack [ pp. 9, 10 ] Shoulder strap[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 001-004; 00/2/14/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo 4 Rear view Bottom vie w Battery compar tment door [ p. 8 ] Operation Summary Power Zoom Wide angle/ T elephoto control [ p. 17 ] VOLume control [ p. 19 ] DISPLA Y button [ p. 22 ] Operation buttons [ p. 22 ] CHARGE indicator [ p. 9 ] MENU button [ p. 22 ] Remote sensor [ p. 37 ] LCD moni[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 005-007; 00/2/14/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Operation Summary Operation Summary 5 On-screen Display Inde x For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. p. 26 p. 38 p. 35 p. 52 p. 37 p. 25 p. 28 p. 45 p. 13 p. 24 p. 45 p. 44 p. 43 p. 39 p. 30 p. 40 p. 42 p. 27 p. 45 p. 37 p. 47 p. 34 p. 21 p. 19 p. 35[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 005-007; 00/2/14/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Operation Summary 6 Quick Ref erence Index This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM’ s features. • T o quickly check what you have just recor ded. —See page 26 (Quick Review) • T o quickly return the tape to the end of the last recor ded scene after playback. —See page [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 005-007; 00/2/14/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Operation Summary Operation Summary 7 W arning Indicators The video cassette is defective and should be r emoved (see page 11 ). Dew has formed inside the VIEWCAM. W ait for a few hours until the dew disappears (see pa ge 49 ). About 10 seconds after this warning appears, the VIEWCAM auto[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation 8 Inser ting and Remo ving the Battery P ac k Inser ting the Battery P ack 1 Mak e sure that the P ower s witch is set to OFF . 2 Slide the batter y compar tment door release on the bottom of the VIEWCAM in the direction of the arrow to open the batter y compar tment door . 3 I[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation Preparation 9 Charging the Battery P ack 1 Inser t the batter y pac k into the VIEWCAM (see page 8). Mak e sure that the P ower s witch is set to OFF . • The battery pack will not charge when the Power switch is set to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Connect the pow er cord to the A C adapt[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation 10 P owering the VIEWCAM fr om an A C Outlet Caution: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this VIEWCAM, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcor ders. 1 Connect the pow er cord to the A C adapter , then inser t the A C plug into a pow[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation Preparation 11 4 W ait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compar tment door b y pressing the centre until it clicks into place. Removing a Cassette Per form step 1 above, then take out the cassette. Cautions: • Do not try to close the cassette compartment doo[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation 12 Installing the Lithium Memory Batter y The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memor y of the date and time settings. 1 Slide the cassette compar tment door release and open the cassette compar tment door . Note: The cassette holder will extend and open when the VI[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation Preparation 13 Setting the Date and Time Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2001 (2. 6. 2001) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30). Note: • Check that the lithium memory batter y has been installed befor e setting the date and time. 4 Press the 쑽 or 쒀 b utton ( C or D ) to s[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation 14 3 2 14 5 6 Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 1 Open the hand strap flap ( Q ) and g r ip strap ( W ), and pass the grip strap through the loop at the end of the lens cap cord ( E ). 2 P ass y our hand through the hand strap and put your thumb close to the P ower Zoom con[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 008-015; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Preparation Preparation 15 Closing the Sun Hood 1 F old in both side covers while holding the top cov er open. 2 Close the top co ver b y gently pressing the mark down until the cov er clicks into place. Removing the Sun Hood Carefully lift the top clip up with your thumb while supporting [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 016-018; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Basic Operations Camera Recording 16 Easy Camera Recording with Full A uto Mode Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 8 through 15 to pr epare your VIEWCAM for recor ding. 1 Remov e the lens cap (see page 14). 2 Hold down the Loc k button and slide the P owe[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 016-018; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Camera Recording 17 Zooming Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. T o Zoom In Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view ( Q ). [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 016-018; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Basic Operations Camera Recording 18 Remaining Recor ding Time Displa y When the VIEWCAM is recor ding in Camera mode, about 10 minutes befor e the tape reaches the end, an on-scr een indicator displays the appr oximate remaining recor ding time. Remaining Battery P ower Displa y When usin[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 019-021; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Basic Operations Playback Basic Operations Playbac k 19 Pla ybac k The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play back and see what you have just recor ded. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-scr een playback with the sound thr ough the built-in speaker . 1 Hold down the [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 019-021; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Basic Operations Playback 20 W atching the Pla yback on a TV Y ou can also connect the VIEWCAM to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy video playback. 1 Lift up the terminal cover on the VIEWCAM ( Q ) and rotate it to the right ( W ). 2 Connect the VIEWCAM to your TV (or VCR) with the [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 019-021; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Basic Operations Playback Basic Operations Playbac k 21 Still The still function makes it possible to pause playback. During playback, press the STILL button ( ). T o r eturn to nor mal playback, press the STILL button again or press the PLA Y button ( D ). Notes: • The sound is off duri[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 022-023; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 22 Selecting the Mode/Menu Screens Y ou can use the mode scr eens to select various functions and the menu scr eens to adjust various settings. Follow the pr ocedure below to display the mode/menu scr een with the indicator of the desired function/setting. 1 Hold down the L[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 022-023; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 23 Adjusting the Menu Settings Follow the procedur e below to adjust the desired menu settings. Camera mode 1 Hold down the Loc k button and slide the P ower s witch to CAMERA. 2 Press the MENU button until appears. 3 Press the P A GE button ( ) to display t[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 24 5 Press the 쑽 button to select “SELECT”. 6 Press the SET b utton ( B ) to select “D A TE+TIME” or “D A TE”. When “D A TE+TIME” is selected, both the date and the time are displayed and recor ded. When “D A TE” is selected, only the date is displayed[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 25 Fade In and F ade Out The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene to create a scene transition. This VIEWCAM features one normal and two animated fade modes. T ype of Fade Modes NORMAL: [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 26 2 Press the REC ST AR T/STOP b utton to begin recording. • The picture and sound fade in with the selected fade mode. 3 Press the REC ST AR T/STOP b utton at the point where you wish to stop recording. • The pictur e and sound fade out as the scr een gradually tur ns[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 27 Edit Searc h The edit search function lets you sear ch, without switching from Camera mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to star t recor ding next. 1 In Recording Standb y mode, make sure that no Operation b utton indicators are di[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 28 Gamma Brightness Compensation When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is recor ded normally . The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by incr easing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the ima[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 29 Gain-up (Cat ’ s Eye) When you are r ecording in a dark or poorly- illuminated location, “ LIGHT ” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to r ecord a brighter picture. 1 Press the MENU button until appears (Camera mode). 2 Press the G[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 30 Wide Screen (16:9) The wide screen function lets you r ecord scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the picture ar e masked with black bands to produce an ef fective screen aspect ratio of 16:9. 1 Press the MENU button until[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 31 3 Push the P ow er Zoom control to obtain the desired angle of vie w . 4 Press the REC ST AR T button ( B ) to begin recording. T o pause recording, pr ess the REC STOP button ( B ). Cautions: • Do not rotate the monitor to the self r ecor ding position[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 32 3 When the remaining recording time reaches 5 seconds , “ EXTEND ” will begin flashing. • When you want to extend the recor ding time, pr ess the EXTEND button ( A ) within 5 seconds. Y ou may record continuously for 10 mor e seconds. At the end of the r ecording, [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 33 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full A uto Mode This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto focus, auto white balance, and auto exposure functions. For easy , high-quality camera- recor ding, recor d subjects in Full Auto mode. If “ AUTO ” is not displayed even when th[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 34 3 Press the REW ( C ) (or FF [ B ]) button. • The tape r ewinds (or fast forwards) to the beginning of a scene immediately before (or after) the current tape position; playback then star ts automatically . 4 T o continue searching, press the REW (or FF) button while ?[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 35 T ape Counter Feature The tape counter shows elapsed playback or recor ding time in hours, minutes and seconds. (The counter continues to count inter nally even while it is not being displayed.) This feature can be set and used in both VCR and Camera mode[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features 36 Using the Counter Memory Use the counter memor y feature when you want to return to the beginning of a particular scene. The position where the counter was reset (0:00.00) is stor ed in memory to make it easier to return to that point on the tape. VCR mode 1 During playb[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 024-037; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Useful Features Useful Features 37 Using the Remote Contr ol Use the remote contr ol to operate the VIEW- CAM from a distance, such as when you want to recor d yourself in a scene, or when the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for use as a VCR. Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 O[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Advanced Features 38 T o cancel the digital picture effect Select “PIC. EFF .” in step 2 above. Note: • The digital picture effect will be cancelled if the power sour ce is interrupted. Digital Picture Effects These digital picture ef fects let you r ecord the subject with a more dra[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Adv anced Features Advanced Features 39 Scene Menu (Pr ogram AE) Y ou can set the VIEWCAM to the shooting mode that will create the best r esults for a specific type of shooting situation. Just select one of the four scene settings shown below . The VIEWCAM will automatically set the expos[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Advanced Features 40 3 Press the  or  button ( Q ) to select the desired title, then press the SET button ( B ) ( W ) to super impose it. Notes: • If you wish to cancel the title selection screen without setting the title, pr ess the EXIT button (  ) instead of the SET button. ?[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Adv anced Features Advanced Features 41 Changing the Preset Titles Y ou can make a new title of your own by changing any of the eight preset titles. The maximum number of title characters is fifteen. Example: Changing “WEDDING DA Y” to “IN HA WAII”. 1 Press the MENU button until ap[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Advanced Features 42 1 In Recording Standb y mode, press the MENU b utton until appears. 2 Press the FOCUS b utton ( D ) to set the VIEWCAM to Manual F ocus mode ( “ MAN ’ L FOCUS ” ). 3 Push the P ower Zoom control to fr ame the subject as you desire . 4 Press the F ( C ) or N ( B )[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Adv anced Features Advanced Features 43 White Balance Lock The colour of the subject on the screen tends to look differ ent depending on the lighting condition. The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto White Balance mode, which automatically adjusts the hue of the picture for the current lighting con[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Advanced Features 44 Manual Exposure The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Exposur e mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aper ture. When ther e is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, however , you may not be able to recor d a clear image. In this case, use[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 038-045; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Adv anced Features Advanced Features 45 3 Press the  or  b utton to adjust the picture or backlight to the desired setting. T ype of Bac klight Modes AU TO : The VIEWCAM automatically switches between “NORMAL” and “BRIGHT” depending on the ambient lighting. This mode is only [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 046-047; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Advanced Features 46 Gamma Pla yback The gamma playback function improves the picture by incr easing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. 1 During playbac k, press the MENU button until appears . 2 Press the GAMA EFF . button ( C ). •[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 046-047; 00/2/2/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo Adv anced Features Advanced Features 47 Editing Video editing lets you r efine your videos by removing unwanted sequences fr om your tape, or transposing one sequence with another . This VIEWCAM lets you monitor the sour ce pro- gram on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 048-052; 00/2/3/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References 48 Lighting For clear , good-quality recor ding, 500 to 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer . Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance. Useful Inf ormation Hints for Better Shooting • Position th[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 048-052; 00/2/3/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References References 49 Dew Formation • What is “dew f ormation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dew dr ops for m on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. • When de w forms in y our VIEWCAM. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your VIEWC[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 048-052; 00/2/3/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References 50 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 r eplaced. Contact the nearest SHARP service centr e or your dealer for further advice. Ex[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 048-052; 00/2/3/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References References 51 Using Y our VIEWCAM Abr oad T elevision signal standards and electrical voltages and frequencies vary substantially from country to country . When you are abr oad, check the sections below before using the AC adapter or connecting the VIEWCAM to a TV . A C Adapter [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 048-052; 00/2/3/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References 52 Demonstration Mode Y ou can watch a brief demonstration of the special VIEWCAM features in Demo mode. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the VIEWCAM for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your VIEWCAM. W atching the Demonstration 1 Make sure [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 053-055; 00/8/22/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References References 53 Bef ore Requesting Service The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Ther efor e, per form the checks described below before calling for ser vice. If the problem cannot be corr ected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socke[...]

VL-A10H/pp. 053-055; 00/8/22/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References 54 Suggested solution Disengage the memory mode ( p. 36 ). Select video input channel or TV channel properly ( p. 20 ). Connect audio/video cable properly ( p. 20 ). Rewind or fast forward tape to desired point ( p. 19 ). Call for service ( p. 53 ). Use a new cassette. Connect [...]

VL-A10H/pp. 053-055; 00/8/22/18:00 G . K. Associates, T okyo References References 55 Specifications VIEWCAM Signal System: P AL standard Recording System: 2 r otar y heads, helical scanning system Cassette: 8 mm video tape, MP type Recording/Playback Time: 120 minutes (P5-120) T ape Speed: 20.051 mm/second Pickup Device: 1 ⁄ 4 ⬙ (6.4 mm, effec[...]

VL-A10H/hyou; 00/8/28/18:00 Printed in Malaysia TINSE0377T AZZ T2437-A 0P06-M-G LIQUID CR Y ST AL DISPLA Y CAMCORDER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VL - A10H SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE References Preparation Basic Operations Playback Useful Features Operation Summar y Basic Opera[...]