User manual SHARP VLA111 PREPARATION

[. . . ] Battery Charging continuous pack time recording time BT-H22 BT-H32 approx. 20 min. Preparation CHARGE indicator 1 Insert the battery pack into the VIEWCAM (see page 8). Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. · The battery pack will not charge when the Power switch is set to CAMERA or VCR. 2 3 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, then insert the AC plug into a power outlet. [. . . ] 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. Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 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. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure. · 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. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. · 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. WARNING KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. [. . . ] Draw the strap in the direction of the arrow to secure. 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. [. . . ]