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SHARP CORPORATION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath
Manchester M40 5BE
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
MODEL
VL-AH50H
OPERATION MANUAL
PAL
Printed in Malaysia
TINSE0379TAZZ
T2449-A
0P06-M-G
Please read this operation manual
carefully before using the VIEWCAM.
If you require any advice or assistance
regarding your Sharp product, please
visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/
support. Customers without Internet
access may telephone 08705 274277
during office hours (or (01)676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland) .
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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.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd
door 93/68/EEG.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/
EEC.
Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come
emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.
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Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua
versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas
por medio de la 93/68/CEE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som
kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.
Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/
68/EEC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu
direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This equipment should be used with the
recommended AC adapter or battery pack.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards,
do NOT use any other power source.
Important:
Recording and playback of any material may
require consent. Please refer particularly to the
provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the
Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection
Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963
and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory
enactments and orders.
CAUTION
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to a qualified dealer or service
centre.
Power supply:
WARNING: THIS AC ADAPTER IS NOT
FOR USE WITH TOYS. THIS AC ADAPTER
IS FOR USE WITH SHARP VIEWCAM
MODEL VL-AH50H ONLY.
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.
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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
and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug,
or
must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover
fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed
immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A
socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
— The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N
or coloured black.
— The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked
L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-
pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:
— If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off
plug.
— The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead
wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Your VIEWCAM is designed to record in SP mode only. It will not perform normal playback for
programmes prerecorded in LP mode.
This VIEWCAM does not have a PCM recording or playback function. PCM recordings made
using other VCRs or audio dubbing cannot be played back on this unit.
If you record on a tape on which PCM sound has already been recorded, the audio track of the
new VIEWCAM recording may not come out if the tape is played back on a PCM-capable VCR.
If this occurs, set the VCR’s audio monitor select switch to the “Standard” position.
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.
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Precautions
• When the VIEWCAM is not in use,
remember to remove the cassette tape,
turn off the power, and disconnect the
VIEWCAM from the power source.
• Always respect prohibitions or restrictions
on the use of electronic equipment on
commercial flights or in other sensitive
areas.
• Be aware of the temperature and humidity.
You can use your VIEWCAM at 0 ⬚C to
Ⳮ40 ⬚C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity.
Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in
the summer, in direct
sunlight, or near strong
heat sources; this can
result in severe damage
to the unit casing and
circuitry.
• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or
other foreign matter could get on or inside
the VIEWCAM, and do not use or leave
your VIEWCAM in areas with excessive
smoke, steam or moisture.
Such environments can
cause malfunctions or
cause mildew to form
on the lenses. Be sure
to keep the unit in a
well-ventilated location.
• Some small, portable
tripods may be difficult to
attach and may not be
sturdy enough to support
your VIEWCAM. Be sure to
use only a strong, stable
tripod.
• When using your VIEWCAM in a cold
environment, the LCD monitor screen often
appears less bright immediately after the
power is turned on. This is not a
malfunction. To prevent the VIEWCAM from
becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth
(a blanket, etc.).
• Do not aim the lens at the sun.
Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the
VIEWCAM lens or LCD monitor screen,
whether or not recording is in progress, as it
may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen
surface. Be particularly careful when
recording outside.
• When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden
brightly lit objects or light sources, such as
the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out.
Should this happen, point the lens in a
different direction until the picture returns to
normal.
• Avoid magnetic
sources.
Using the VIEWCAM
near strong fluorescent
lights, motors,
televisions, or other
magnetic sources may adversely affect
recorded images.
• Using the VIEWCAM near a broadcasting
station or other powerful transmission
source may cause buzzing or picture
deterioration.
• Avoid shocks and
dropping.
Do not drop or otherwise
subject the VIEWCAM to hard
shocks or strong vibrations.
Bumping or striking the unit
during recording will
generate noise in the
recorded image.
• Avoid placing the
VIEWCAM in close
proximity to lighting
equipment.
The heat from
incandescent lights
may deform the
VIEWCAM, or cause it
to malfunction.
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About Your VIEWCAM
Recording Format
LCD Monitor Screen
Hi8 is a high-performance extension of the
ordinary 8 mm format. It uses advanced
technology to achieve even higher resolution
and picture quality. Use a video cassette with
mark for high-quality recording and
the
playback, or with the
mark to enjoy ordinary
8 mm recording and playback.
• When you load a Hi8 tape, recording is in Hi8
format. (The
indicator appears on the
LCD screen.) When you load a normal 8 mm
tape, recording is in ordinary 8 mm format.
(The
indicator does not appear.)
• During playback, the recorded format is
automatically detected.
• Video equipment not for use with Hi8 is
unable to play back a tape recorded in Hi8
format.
• If you want to record with a Hi8 tape in normal
8 mm format, set the
“OFF” on the
mode) before recording. (See page 23 for
operation of the menu screen.)
(MENU 2) screen (Camera
menu item to
The VIEWCAM is equipped with a large LCD
monitor screen that allows you to record
scenes while comfortably holding the
camcorder. The LCD monitor screen can be
rotated for easy recording at high or low
angles. It also functions as a handy playback
monitor so you can enjoy what you have just
recorded.
Cautions:
• Do not apply pressure to the screen.
• Do not expose the screen to shocks, as it may
• Do not place the VIEWCAM with the screen
break.
facing down.
Note:
• Use a soft cloth to clean the screen.
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Supplied Accessories
Battery pack
BT-H22
AC adapter
Power cord
Infrared remote control
Audio/video cable
CR2025 type
lithium battery
Shoulder strap
Lens cap
Sun hood
AA battery for
remote control ⳯ 2
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Optional Accessories
Standard type
battery pack
BT-H22
Extended type
battery pack
BT-H32
Soft case
Accessory
shoe adapter
VR-30AD
Tripod adapter
for 180° recording
VR-33FA
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Contents
Operation Summary
Part Names .......................................................... 3
On-screen Display Index ..................................... 5
Quick Reference Index ........................................ 6
Warning Indicators ............................................... 7
Preparation
Basic Operations
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ........... 8
Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 9
Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet......... 10
Inserting and Removing a Cassette .................. 11
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery ................ 12
Setting the Date and Time ................................. 13
Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap........... 14
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................. 14
Using the Sun Hood ........................................... 15
Camera Recording
Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode ... 16
Zooming ............................................................. 17
Tips on Recording Positions .............................. 17
Remaining Recording Time Display .................. 18
Remaining Battery Power Display ..................... 18
Playback
Playback ............................................................ 19
Volume Control ................................................... 19
Watching the Playback on a TV ......................... 20
Video Search ...................................................... 21
Still...................................................................... 21
Slow.................................................................... 21
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