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Before using the VIEWCAM, please read this operation manual carefully,
especially page i.
OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
TO PREVENT SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
l
This equipment should be used with
DC 7.4 V
only or recommended AC
adapter.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shocks and fire
hazards, do NOT use any other power
source.
Important:
Audio-visual material may consist of
copyrighted works which must not be
recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to
relevant laws in your country.
NOTE
The VIEWCAM's LCD panel is a very high technology product with close to 90,000
thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear
on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does
not affect your VIEWCAM's performance.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
V L - S D 2 0 S - G B / t o b i r a ; 9 9 / 7 / 2 / 1 8 : 0 0
CAUTION
To prevent shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
dealer or service centre.
Power supply:
This unit can be operated by
connecting it to either the AC adapter
or battery pack. The AC adapter
incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC
110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.
G. K . A s s o c i a t e s , To k y o
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Before using the VIEWCAM, please read this operation manual carefully, especially page i. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE inside. Refer servicing to qualified THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN dealer or service centre.
  • Page 2 Precautions • When the VIEWCAM is not in use, • Always respect prohibitions or restrictions remember to remove the cassette tape, on the use of electronic equipment on turn off the power, and disconnect the commercial flights or in other sensitive VIEWCAM from the power source.
  • Page 3 DV cassette • Clear colour reproduction with virtually no colour contamination Provides three times the colour resolution of conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models). Clear images with virtually no distracting colour contamination (which usually appears as red). 8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be •...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Battery pack Infrared BT-L241 AC adapter Power cord remote control CR2025 type Digital cable Audio/video cable S-video cable lithium battery 30-minute Shoulder strap Lens cap Mini DV cassette V L - S D 2 0 S - G B / p p . i - i v ; 9 9 / 8 / 1 8 / 1 8 : 0 0 G.

  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Standard type Extended type battery pack Video capture software battery pack BT-L241 BT-L441 VR-PK100S V L - S D 2 0 S - G B / p p . i - i v ; 9 9 / 8 / 1 8 / 1 8 : 0 0 G.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operation References Part Names ..............3 On-screen Display Index ..........5 Quick Reference Index ........... 6 Warning Indicators ............7 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ....8 Charging the Battery Pack ..........9 Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet ....10 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette ....
  • Page 7 Useful Features Auto Focus ..............35 Macro Shots ..............35 Wide Screen (16:9) ............35 Still Recording ............. 36 Multiple Strobe Recording ..........37 Using the Remote Control ..........38 Self Recording ............. 39 Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Auto Mode ..... 41 Playback Slow ................

  • Page 8: Part Names

    Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Front view Stereo microphone [p. 66] Zoom lens Shoulder strap loop [p. 12] Speaker MICrophone jack [p. 66] AUDIO/VIDEO jack [pp.
  • Page 9 Rear view RECord START/STOP button [p. 17] LCD monitor screen Power Zoom Wide angle/ Telephoto control [p. 18] CONTROL switch [p. 23] VOLume control [p. 20] SNAPshot button PC CONNECTion [pp. 36, 37, 60] jack [p. 68] Shoulder strap loop [p. 12] Terminal cover [p.

  • Page 10: On-Screen Display Index

    Operation References On-screen Display Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. Camera Mode p. 31 pp. 29, 30 p. 31 p. 28 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - D I S AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Index

    Quick Reference Index This index lists some example uses of the VIEWCAM’s features. • To record powerful close-up images. —See page 27 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To instantly zoom in on a subject. —See page 28 (Digital Quick Zoom) •...

  • Page 12: Warning Indicators

    The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end of its service life. Call your local LAMP LAMP authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced. In Self Recording mode, all warnings will be indicated by displayed in the centre of the monitor.

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Battery Pack

    • Do not expose the battery compartment door to strong force, as it may come off. • Use only SHARP model BT-L241 or BT-L441 battery packs with this VIEWCAM. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack

    E Remove the battery pack and store it at a outlet. temperature of 10°C to 20°C. Cautions: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L241 or BT-L441 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage. • Charge the battery pack at a temperature of 10°C to 30°C.

  • Page 15: Powering The Viewcam From An Ac Outlet

    Powering the VIEWCAM from Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS an AC Outlet STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If you remove the DC plug during recording or playback, the tape will remain wound around the Caution: video head drum, potentially causing damage to •...

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing A Mini Dv Cassette

    Preparation Inserting and Removing a Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by Mini DV Cassette pressing the centre until it clicks into place. Inserting a Cassette Supply power to the VIEWCAM, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Grip Strap

    Adjusting the Grip Strap When recording, remove the lens cap (Q) and attach the lens cap cord to the fastener (W) so the lens cap will not get in the way. Open the hand strap flap (Q) and grip strap (W). Fastener Note: Loosen the grip strap, pass your hand...

  • Page 18: Installing The Lithium Memory Battery

    Preparation Installing the Lithium Close the cassette compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into Memory Battery place. The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. Slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Language For The On-Screen Display

    Selecting the Language for Changing the Language the On-screen Display In Recording Standby mode, display the menu screen (see page 25). This VIEWCAM allows you to choose from among English, German or French for the on- Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) to screen display language.

  • Page 20: Setting The Area, Date And Time

    Preparation Setting the Area, Date and Press the MENU button (C) to display the menu screen. Time ME NU Example: Setting the date to 2 June 2000 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - (2.

  • Page 21: Displaying The Date And Time Of Recording

    Press the button to select “2000” Displaying the Date and Time (year), then press the SET button. of Recording 0 0 0 S E T T I NG Follow the procedure below to display the date, or both the date and time, of recording on the Press the button to select “10”...

  • Page 22: Camera Recording

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Note: • When recording at the beginning of a tape, advance Full Auto Mode the tape about 15 seconds before you begin recording. This will prevent the beginning of the recording being cut off when it is played back. Before you start recording, perform the opera- tions described on pages 8 through 16 to pre- To Pause Recording...

  • Page 23: Zooming

    Zooming Tips on Recording Positions Zooming allows you to move visually closer to The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy or farther from a subject without physically easy video recording in a more relaxed posture changing your position. without having to hold the VIEWCAM up to your eye.

  • Page 24: Remaining Recording Time Display

    Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Remaining Battery Power Display Display When the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera When using the VIEWCAM with the battery mode, an on-screen indicator displays the pack as the power source, you can turn on and approximate remaining recording time.

  • Page 25: Playback

    Basic Operations Playback Playback To Stop Playback Press the STOP P L A Y / The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to button (A). REW S T I L L ST OP play back and see what you have just recorded.

  • Page 26: Watching The Playback On A Tv

    Basic Operations Playback Watching the Playback on a Connect the VIEWCAM to your TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. You can also connect the VIEWCAM to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy video playback.

  • Page 27: Video Search

    Video Search Still The video search function makes it easy to The still function makes it possible to pause search for a desired scene on the tape. playback. During playback, press the PLAY/STILL button During playback, press the Forward Search (B) (or Reverse Search [C]) button.

  • Page 28: Using The Controls

    Operations of the On-screen Displays Useful Features Useful Features Using the Controls CONTROL switch The CONTROL switch is used to The following controls on the VIEWCAM can be select the mode screens. Each time used to select and operate the various you press the CONTROL switch, the functions, settings and on-screen displays.

  • Page 29: Operation Buttons

    Operation buttons • Press the SET button (B) when indicated to press the CONTROL switch. The Operation buttons are used to select Example recording and playback functions on the MANUAL screens. Press the Operation button corresponding to the indicator of the desired SE T SHUT .

  • Page 30: Using The Menu Screens

    Operations of the On-screen Displays Using the Menu Screens Press the button (C or ) or toggle the CONTROL switch to select the desired menu item. The menu screens can be used to adjust the • You can display additional menu items various settings of the VIEWCAM.

  • Page 31: Camera Recording

    Useful Features Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long Play Notes on the Use of LP Mode Recording) Mode • To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode. • Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, This VIEWCAM allows you to record in LP audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately...

  • Page 32: Selecting The 16-Bit Audio Recording Mode

    Useful Features Camera Recording Selecting the 16-bit Audio Setting the Digital Zoom Recording Mode You can select from among three different zoom ranges: 1–10 (optical zoom), 10–40 (digital This VIEWCAM allows you to select between zoom) or 10–100 (digital zoom). The digital the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes.

  • Page 33: Digital Quick Zoom (Extend Zoom)

    Digital Quick Zoom Notes: • The picture quality decreases when the (Extend Zoom) Digital Quick Zoom is used. • The Digital Quick Zoom cannot be used in the digital zoom range or together with the The digital quick zoom function allows you to STRETCH or SLIM EFF.

  • Page 34: Gamma Brightness Compensation

    Useful Features Camera Recording Gamma Brightness To obtain a brighter picture Compensation Press the GAMA EFF. button ( ) again. • The indicator appears. When the subject is backlit, the image will be GAMMA GAMMA GAMA darkened if it is recorded normally. The gamma E F F .

  • Page 35: Gain-Up (Cat's Eye)

    Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) To cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMA EFF. button until “GAMMA” When you are recording in a dark or poorly- disappears. illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record Notes: a brighter picture.

  • Page 36: Digital Image Stabilization (Dis)

    Useful Features Camera Recording Digital Image Stabilization Quick Review (DIS) The quick review function lets you check the last 5 seconds of tape just recorded without The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is switching to VCR mode, to make sure that the factory preset to on to stabilize the image by recording has come out right.

  • Page 37: Quick Return

    Quick Return Edit Search When you have been playing back what you The edit search function lets you search, have recorded, and wish to quickly return to without switching from Camera mode to VCR recording again from the end of the last mode, for the point on the tape where you wish recorded scene, use the quick return function.

  • Page 38: Fade In And Fade Out

    Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out VACATION: The picture fades in from an animated car sequence with the title “HAPPY VACATION!”, and fades out to white. 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.
  • Page 39 Selecting Fade Mode Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. In Recording Standby mode, display the • The picture and sound fade in with the menu screen (see page 25). selected fade mode. Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) to select “FADE”, then press the CONTROL switch (W) to select the desired fade mode.

  • Page 40: Auto Focus

    Useful Features Camera Recording Auto Focus Wide Screen (16:9) The wide screen function lets you record scenes The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Focus mode, with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a which is designed to focus on most types of theatre.

  • Page 41: Still Recording

    Using Still Recording Still Recording In Recording Standby mode, press the You can record still images of subjects with SNAP button. normal sound by selecting one of three still • A still image of the subject is displayed. recording modes. SNAP button Type of Still Recording Modes SNAP: A still picture (snapshot) is recorded for...

  • Page 42: Multiple Strobe Recording

    Useful Features Camera Recording Multiple Strobe Recording Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) to select “MULTI FRAME”, then press the CONTROL switch (W) to select “9” (9- The multiple strobe recording function allows frame picture) or “16” (16-frame picture). you to record a fast-moving subject at intervals of 1/10 of a second using a 9- or 16-frame MUL T I FRAME picture.

  • Page 43: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of Use the remote control to operate the VIEW- the VIEWCAM, and press the control buttons for CAM from a distance, such as when you want operation.

  • Page 44: Self Recording

    Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Press the REC START button (B) to begin recording. The LCD monitor can be rotated 180° vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. This lets you record yourself while watching your image on the screen. ME S - RE C SAGE...
  • Page 45 Self-recording Message When the remaining recording time reaches 5 seconds, “EXTEND” will begin flashing. In Self Recording mode, you can record a short video message for somebody. This feature is ME S - E X - RE C convenient for editing video letters. SAGE T END STOP...

  • Page 46: Setting The Viewcam To Full Auto Mode

    Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the VIEWCAM to Full Press the CONTROL switch until appears. If “SCENE MENU” is not Auto Mode displayed above the B button, press this button until “SCENE MENU” This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto exposure, appears.

  • Page 47: Playback

    Useful Features Playback You can operate the functions on this page Strobe Playback using the supplied remote control. The strobe playback function allows you to quickly play back a series of still images. SLOW button During normal playback, press the F. ADV/ STROBE button ( PLAY button •...

  • Page 48: Programme Search

    Useful Features Playback Programme Search Press the REW (C) (or FF [B]) button. • The tape rewinds (or fast forwards) to the The programme search function automatically beginning of a scene immediately before finds and plays back the beginning of a (or after) the current tape position;...

  • Page 49: Using The Time Code

    Using the Time Code • When images are played back in Still or Frame Advance mode (see pages 22 and 42), the frame number is displayed for each The time code shows the hour, minute and frame. second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx.

  • Page 50: Using The Tape Counter

    Useful Features Playback Using the Tape Counter Press the CONTROL switch until appears, then begin playback. • You can check the playback time with The tape counter shows elapsed playback or the tape counter. recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. (The counter continues to count internally even while it is not being displayed.) This feature can be set and used in both VCR and Camera...

  • Page 51: Counter Memory

    Counter Memory Press the REW button (C). • The tape will automatically stop when the counter reaches “M 0:00:00”. Use the counter memory feature when you want to return to the beginning of a particular scene. The position where the counter was reset (M 0:00:00) is stored in memory to make it easier to return to that point on the tape.

  • Page 52: Beep

    Useful Features Playback Beep Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight This VIEWCAM provides confirmation sounds in the following situations. The LCD monitor uses a fluorescent lamp for backlighting (see page 72). In order to reduce Situation Sound battery consumption, you can turn off the lamp when backlighting is not necessary (e.g.

  • Page 53: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Programme AE) To cancel the scene setting Select “SCENE MENU” in step 2 above. You can select one of four scene settings to create the best results for a specific type of Notes: recording situation. The VIEWCAM will •...

  • Page 54: Picture Effects

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Picture Effects Press the MODE DISPLAY button to turn off the Operation button indicators. These picture effects let you record the subject To cancel the picture effect with a more dramatic effect. Select “PIC. EFF.” in step 2 above. Type of Picture Effects B/W EFF.: The picture is recorded in black- Notes:...

  • Page 55: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus In Recording Standby mode, press the CONTROL switch until appears. The Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. AUTO MAN - FOCUS...

  • Page 56: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed Toggle the CONTROL switch to select the desired shutter speed. The shutter speed of the VIEWCAM is preset to MANUAL the standard speed (1/50 sec.). According to the subject or situation, you may want to select SHUT .
  • Page 57 Recommended Shutter Speeds Notes: • Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent The faster the shutter speed, the darker the lighting will cause flickering in the picture and picture becomes. Select the most appropriate possibly periodic colour shifts. shutter speed for the ambient light. •...

  • Page 58: White Balance Lock

    Advanced Features Camera Recording White Balance Lock Press the CONTROL switch to set the white balance. • “LOCK” flashes during the locking The colour of the subject on the screen tends procedure. to look different depending on the lighting condition. The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto MANUAL White Balance mode, which automatically adjusts the hue of the picture for the current...

  • Page 59: Manual Iris

    Manual Iris Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) to select “IRIS”, then press the CONTROL switch (W). The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Iris mode, which automatically chooses the optimal MANUAL aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and SHUT .

  • Page 60: Picture/Backlight Adjustments

    Advanced Features Camera Recording Picture/Backlight Toggle the CONTROL switch to adjust the item to the desired setting. Adjustments If the monitor picture is difficult to see due to BACKL I GHT NORMAL ambient lighting, etc., adjust the picture settings. This feature can be adjusted in both Camera and VCR modes.

  • Page 61: Windbreak

    Windbreak Selecting Summer Time The windbreak function allows you to reduce Perform the procedure below to advance the annoying noise from strong winds when clock of the VIEWCAM one hour to summer recording. time. In Recording Standby mode, display the In Recording Standby mode, display the menu screen (see page 25).

  • Page 62: World Clock

    Advanced Features Camera Recording World Clock Press the CONTROL switch to select “1 LONDON”. • The VIEWCAM is now set to London The world clock function allows you to easily time. adjust the clock to the local time when you use the VIEWCAM while travelling anywhere around ME NU the world.
  • Page 63 Area Table Area number Area name Countries or areas* LONDON England, Morocco, GMT (Greenwich mean time) PARIS Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, CST (Continental Standard Time), Tunisia CAIRO Egypt, Finland, Greece, Turkey MOSCOW Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Russia (Moscow) DUBAI United Arab Emirates...

  • Page 64: Playback Playback Zoom

    Advanced Features Advanced Features Playback Playback Playback Zoom Press the (C), ( (B) or (A) button to shift the displayed image. The playback zoom function allows you to PB ZOOM PB ZOOM magnify the playback picture up to 10 times of the original size.

  • Page 65: Gamma Playback

    Gamma Playback Multiple Strobe Playback The multiple strobe playback function can be The gamma playback function improves the used to capture the action of a fast-moving picture by increasing the brightness of the subject at intervals of 1/10 of a second using a subject while leaving the brighter portions of 9- or 16-frame picture.

  • Page 66: Still Image Overlap

    Advanced Features Playback Still Image Overlap Press the button to begin playback. • The still image fades out as the following image fades in, replacing it. The two The still image overlap function can be used to scenes momentarily overlap. create a dissolve effect between images during playback.

  • Page 67: Wipe

    Wipe Press the button to begin playback. • The still image is replaced with the next image appearing in the middle of the The wipe function can be used to create an screen. interesting presentation of playback images in which a still image is replaced with the next image appearing in the middle of the screen.

  • Page 68: Picture Effect Playback

    Advanced Features Playback Picture Effect Playback Press the MODE DISPLAY button to turn off the Operation button indicators. These picture effects let you play back images To cancel Picture Effect Playback with a more dramatic effect. Select “PIC. EFF.” in step 2 above. Type of Picture Effects Notes: B/W EFF.: The picture is displayed in black-...

  • Page 69: Editing

    Editing Cutting Unwanted Sequences Play back the tape to be edited, and Video editing lets you refine your videos by locate the beginning and end of the removing unwanted sequences from your tape, sequence you wish to cut. Write down or transposing one sequence with another.

  • Page 70: Editing To Video Equipment With The Dv Terminal (Ieee1394)

    Advanced Features Playback Editing to Video Equipment Cutting Unwanted Sequences with the DV Terminal Perform “Cutting Unwanted Sequences” on (IEEE1394) page 64, using the video equipment as the recording source. This VIEWCAM enables you to perform digital Notes: video editing, using the VIEWCAM as the •...

  • Page 71: Audio Dubbing Feature

    Audio Dubbing Feature Audio recording in normal recording mode You can add narrations to recordings made 12-bit audio recording with the VIEWCAM using the built-in The audio is recorded in stereo on two microphone or an external microphone, while channels. The same stereo audio signals are preserving the original audio and video recorded on both channels.

  • Page 72: Audio Dubbing

    Advanced Features Playback Audio Dubbing If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes Note: Press the EXIT button (MODE • Audio dubbing cannot be used with recordings made in LP mode. DISPLAY) to turn off the audio dubbing screen.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Audio Playback Mode

    T C OUT O F F • Still playback images or still images can be transferred to a personal computer. Use Sharp A UD I O 1 + 2 PixLab Browser and PixLab TWAIN (YUV) Module to transfer images to a personal...

  • Page 74: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Useful Information Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to Hints for Better Shooting 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may • Position the subject in the centre of the suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for screen.

  • Page 75: Mini Dv Cassette

    Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV cassette to the “SAVE” position. Erasure protect tab Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette • Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with To record over a previously recorded tape, mark.

  • Page 76: Battery Pack

    —Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to Note: strong force. —Keep the battery pack out of reach of children. • Use only SHARP BT-L241 or BT-L441 battery packs. These are designed specifically for use —Dispose of used battery packs promptly. with this VIEWCAM.

  • Page 77: Dew Formation

    VIEWCAM. may need to be replaced. Contact the nearest W Remove the bag when the air temperature SHARP service centre or your dealer for further inside it reaches the temperature of the advice. room.

  • Page 78: Dirty Video Heads

    • Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the cator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing SHARP service centre or your dealer for further with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a advice.

  • Page 79: Demonstration Mode

    Demonstration Mode Press the MENU button (C) ME NU to display the menu screen. You 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.

  • Page 80: Before Requesting Service

    Appendix 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. 8, 10). Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p.
  • Page 81 Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Cannot play back, rewind Position at beginning or end of tape. Rewind or fast forward tape to or fast forward tape. desired point (p. 20). Video noise in image. Dirty video heads. Call for service, or use a commercially-available video head cleaning tape (p.

  • Page 82: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications VIEWCAM Signal System: PAL standard Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.831 mm/second LP mode: 12.568 mm/second Pickup Device: ⁄...

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