SHARR OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. IlepeA aKcnnyaTauMei4 saueii VIEWCAM IIpO~TkI

Part Names Shoulder strap loop [p.l4] BLC/GAIN-UP button [p.21] Power Zoom Wide/Telephoto control buttons [p.l5] VOLume control buttons [

Preparation Precautions: l The AC adaptor/battery charger may interfere with reception, if used near a radio. l Prevent flammables, liqu

Preparation 2 3 Slide the battery compartment door release and open the battery compartment door as shown. Battery compartment door releas

Preparation Use the optional VR33CH car battery adaptor/battery charger (or the VR-41 OCA car battery adaptor) when you want to power

Preparation Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Slide the battery compartment door release on the bottom of the VIEWCAM in the direction of ar

Preparation Inserting a Cassette Removing a Cassette 1 2 3 4 H Slide the release and open the cassette compartment door. l The cassette hol

Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap to the Hand Strap and Fitting the Grip Strap to Your Hand 1 2 3 Open the hand strap flap and grip s

Basic Operations Camera Recording You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor screen for easier, more enjoyable video-shooting.

Camera Recording The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in relaxed postures. l You can record using more

Camera Recording More hints for shooting better videos 0 l When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the screen is

WARNING TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment should be used with DC 3.6 V = only or

Basic Operations Playback The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play back and see what you have just recorded. Nothing needs t

Useful Features for Camera Recording The LCD monitor screen can be rotated 180” vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subjec

Useful Features for Camera Recording Auto Focus The VIEWCAM’s Auto Focus feature is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Au

Useful Features for Camera Recording Backlight Compensation (BLC) When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is r

Lighting 500 to 100,000 lux of light is best for clear, good- quality recordings. Though recording is possible with less light, insu

Connections for Playback on a TV Although you can enjoy playback on the VIEWCAM’s LCD monitor screen, you can also watch tape playback

Recording with Another VCR Your VIEWCAM can be used as the playback source deck for dubbing and editing a tape with another VCR. Conne

Recording from an External Source You can use your VIEWCAM to record or edit video from another source, such as a VCR, TV, or video d

Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table. Power No power Battery pack is n

Specifications Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: Lens: Lens Filter Diameter: Monit

Contents f Important Information f Preparation ‘1 Basic Operation Useful Features for Camera Recording 1 r Connection Others Supplied Accessories

Information for Australia/New Zealand only WARNING: This Camcorder must be supplied with D.C. 3.6 volts only from a BT-Nl, BT-N11 or

Precautions l What is “dew formation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water dro

Precautions After operation, remove the battery pack from the unit. Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to

Precautions Use only those tapes with q mark. This unit is designed to operate with MP tapes, so playing back ME tapes will result in “n

Precautions Battery power is consumed even when the VIEWCAM’s power is turned off. If the VIEWCAM will not be used, remove the battery

Part Names For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Zoom lens Cassette cornpar Cassett