User manual SHARP VLA111 PREPARATION

[. . . ] · Make sure the battery compartment door is closed firmly during operation. If it is not, the battery pack may fall out or VIEWCAM operation may fail because of the poor contact pressure. · Remove the battery pack from the VIEWCAM if the VIEWCAM will not be used for a long period of time. · When removing the battery pack, do not tilt the VIEWCAM so that the battery compartment faces down. [. . . ] Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage. DC IN jack To power outlet 4 When the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE indicator will light up in green. Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM, and close the terminal cover. Caution: · When removing the plugs, grasp the plug, not the cable. 9 Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC 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 camcorders. Cautions: · BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG, ALWAYS 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 video head drum, potentially causing damage to the tape. · Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time. Note: · Close the terminal cover after use. Preparation Power switch 1 2 3 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, then insert the AC plug into a power outlet. Open the terminal cover and insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM. Terminal cover DC IN jack To power outlet 4 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Lock button 10 Preparation Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a Cassette Preparation 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place. 1 Supply power to the VIEWCAM, then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door. · The cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release Removing a Cassette Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette. Cautions: · Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting. · Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder. · Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the PUSH mark to close it. · Do not tilt the VIEWCAM or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. · Remove the cassette if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time. · If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3, the VIEWCAM's cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. · Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the cassette compartment door. Notes: · If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. · See page 51 for more information on the video cassette tapes for use with this VIEWCAM. 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Erasure protect tab 3 Press the PUSH mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. · The cassette holder retracts automatically. PUSH mark 11 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. 5 Close the cassette compartment door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place. 1 Preparation Slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Cassette compartment door release Removing the Lithium Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then lift out the battery from the battery holder. Note: · Replace the battery with a new CR2025 battery when the date and time indicator starts to fall behind the correct time. Note: The cassette holder will extend and open when the VIEWCAM is connected to a power source. Be sure to close the cassette holder before proceeding to the next step (see page 11). Notes on the Use of the Lithium Battery CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2025 recommended by the equipment manufacturer. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. [. . . ] Use the same procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the loop on the lens side. Lens side 2 3 4­6 Caution: · Do not swing the VIEWCAM by the hand strap. LCD screen side 1 4 Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the sides of the cap. Press both tabs. 2 Buckle Buckle 5 3 6 14 Preparation Using the Sun Hood It is recommended that you use the supplied sun hood when recording outdoors on a sunny day or at a brightly illuminated location. Closing the Sun Hood 1 Fold in both side covers while holding the top cover open. Preparation Attaching the Sun Hood Fit the bottom clip on the sun hood into the slot below the LCD screen (Q), and align the top clip with the ridge above the LCD screen (W). Then press the sun hood until it clicks into place. Top clip 2 Close the top cover by gently pressing the mark down until the cover clicks into place. Bottom clip Opening the Sun Hood Open the sun hood by lifting the top cover in the direction of the arrow. (The side covers will open automatically. ) Top cover Removing the Sun Hood Carefully lift the top clip up with your thumb while supporting the sun hood with your hand (Q). Then pull the sun hood in the direction of the arrow (W) to release the bottom clip. Side covers Note: · You can operate the Operation buttons below the LCD screen with the sun hood attached. Cautions: · Be sure to close the sun hood before transporting the VIEWCAM. [. . . ]