MPEG-4 Digital Recorder MODEL VN-EZ1U OPERATION MANUAL Important Information Preparations Basic Operations Advanced Features Please read this operation manual carefully before using the Digital Recorder. Important For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the serial number which is located on the bottom of the unit. Please retain this information. Model No.: VN-EZ1U INTERNET VIEWCAM Serial No.
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Recorder from SHARP. Before using the MPEG-4 Digital Recorder, please read this operation manual carefully and then save it for future reference. Important Information for Consumers in the U.S. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
COPYRIGHT WARNING: It is the intent of SHARP that this unit be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. TRADEMARKS • SmartMedia is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA. • All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the Digital Recorder. 2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be heeded. 4. Follow Instructions—All operation and usage guidelines should be followed. 5. Cleaning—Unplug this Digital Recorder from the wall outlet before cleaning.
12. Grounding or Polarization—This Digital Recorder is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 13.
e. If the Digital Recorder has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the Digital Recorder exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 19. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 20.
Supplied Accessories Alkaline batteries (AA-size × 4) Hand strap UBNDT0101TAZZ CDSKA0032TA01 AC adapter UADP-0243TAZZ Soft case GCASN0022TAZZ PixLab Integrated Digital Media Software CD-ROM CDSKA0039TA01 Floppy disk adapter for SmartMedia™ VR-1FPN RUNTK0350TAZZ SHARP SHARP 3.
Contents Important Information Precautions .................................................................... 3 Care ............................................................................... 4 SmartMedia Card Precautions ...................................... 5 Dew Formation .............................................................. 6 Part Names & Index ...................................................... 7 Indicators on the LCD Monitor .......................................
Contents Playback Continuous Playback ................................................... 57 Dividing a Movie .......................................................... 59 Auto Playback for Still Images ..................................... 62 Darking the Backlight of the LCD Monitor ................... 63 Formatting a SmartMedia Card ................................... 64 Importing Images into a Computer Image Files in the SmartMedia Card ........................... 65 Using a Floppy Disk Adapter ........
Important Information Precautions Use & Care Important Information • After operation, remove the batteries from the unit. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the Digital Recorder lens or LCD monitor, whether recording is in progress or not, as it may damage the lens or may result in severe damage to the eyes. Be particularly careful when recording outside. • Avoid pointing the lens into direct sunlight or other strong light sources.
Important Information • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your Digital Recorder. Be sure to use only a strong, stable tripod. • When using your Digital Recorder in a cold environment, the color LCD monitor may appear less bright immediately after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. To prevent the Digital Recorder from becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.).
Important Information SmartMedia Card Precautions Important Information Contact area Keep clean and avoid scratching this area. Index area Attach the supplied Index label here. SHARP Write-protect area Covering this area with the supplied Write-protect seal protects the recorded images against accidental deletions. Write-protect seal Be careful not to place the seal outside the area. Attach it completely. • Avoid shocks and dropping.
Dew Formation • What is “dew formation”? When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is called dew formation. Dew formation inside the Digital Recorder causes malfunction. (e.g.recording images on the SmartMedia card may not function properly.) If dew formation mists the lens, acclimate it until the mist to disappears. Important Information • When dew forms in your Digital Recorder, the lens and the SmartMedia card.
Important Information Part Names & Index For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Important Information Front view Lens body (CAMERA/PLAY select switch) [pp. 23, 29] POWER switch [p. 22] Mode select switch (MOVIE/STILL select switch) [p. 22] Operation button [p. 18] MENU button [p. 18] Grip LCD monitor [pp. 9 through 13] 7 Hand strap loop [p.
Important Information Left view Iris select switch [p. 53] Shutter button [pp. 23, 26] Microphone Important Information Speaker [p. 30] Focus (Macro/Normal) select switch [p. 48] DC IN 6V terminal [p. 16] Lens Bottom view Tripod socket Battery compartment cover [pp. 14, 17] Battery compartment [p. 14] SmartMedia slot [p.
Important Information Indicators on the LCD Monitor See page 55 for turning on and off the indicators on the LCD monitor. Movie Recording Mode 1 6 FINE Important Information 2 LAP ‰:‰‰:‰‰ REM ‰:‰1:‰2 8 9 0 3 4 OCT.27.2‰‰‰ 1‰:31 AM INDOOR 5 1 MOVIE mode indicator (p. 23) Indicates the Digital Recorder is in the Movie mode. 2 Recording/Pause indicator (p. 23) : Recording : Pausing 3 Zoom indicator (p. 25) Appears when zooming in or out. 4 Date and time indicators (p.
Important Information Movie Index Playback Mode Movie Playback Mode 1 1 3 2 3 NORMAL C-PLAY SLOW 4 OK[SHUTTER] ‰‰3 4 5 OCT.27.2‰‰‰ 1‰:31 AM 6 7 8 9 0 5 1 MOVIE mode indicator (p. 29) Indicates the Digital Recorder is in the Movie mode. 2 Battery power indicator (p. 28) Indicates remaining power of the batteries. 3 Selecting frame (p. 29) Indicates the currently selected image. 4 The number of the movie (p. 29) Indicates the serial number of the framed movie. 5 Protect indicator (pp.
Important Information Still Recording Mode 1 2 5 NORMAL REM 12 Important Information 6 7 8 3 OCT.27.2‰‰‰ 1‰:31 AM OUTDOOR 4 1 Still image resolution mode indicator (p. 46) Indicates the Still image resolution mode setting; NORMAL FINE 2 STILL mode indicator (p. 26) Indicates the Digital Recorder is in the Still mode. 3 Date and time indicators (p. 20) Indicates the current date and time. 4 White balance indicator (p. 51) Indicates the white balance setting. 5 Remaining number of still images (p.
Important Information Still Index Playback Mode Still Playback Mode 1 1 3 2 5 NORMAL AUTO PLAY 1‰‰-‰‰12 6 3 OK[SHUTTER] 1‰‰-‰‰12 4 4 OCT.27.2‰‰‰ 1‰:31 AM Important Information 2 7 5 1 STILL mode indicator (p. 39) Indicates the Digital Recorder is in the Still mode. 2 Battery power indicator (p. 28) Indicates remaining power of the batteries. 3 Selecting frame (p. 39) Indicates the currently selected image. 4 The number of the still image (p.
Important Information Important Information Warning Indicators CLOCK SET You have not yet set the built-in clock. POWER OFF The batteries are almost dead. NO CARD The SmartMedia card is not loaded properly. Make sure that the correct side of the card is facing up and insert the correct end of the card into the slot. NO FILE The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the format the Digital Recorder can recognise. CARD FULL FILE NO.
Preparations Inserting and Removing the Batteries To supply power to the Digital Recorder, use AA-size batteries (alkaline, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable or nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries). See precautions on page 15. 4 Close the battery compartment cover (1), hold down the cover (2) and slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it clicks. Precaution: • Do not use different type batteries together.
Preparations Battery Handling Precautions Preparations Incorrect use or handling of batteries might cause them to leak or burst and seriously damage the Digital Recorder. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries. Cautions: • NEVER USE MANGANESE BATTERIES. USE OF LITHIUM BATTERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Preparations Powering the Digital Recorder from an AC Outlet Use the supplied AC adapter when recording or playing back for a long time, or formatting a SmartMedia card. Make sure the power of the Digital Recorder is turned off. 2 Insert the DC cable plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN 6V terminal on the Digital Recorder. 3 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into a power outlet. Cautions: Make sure to turn off the Digital Recorder when; • Connecting and disconnecting the AC adapter.
Preparations Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card 4 Close the battery compartment cover (1), hold down the cover (2) and slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it clicks. This Digital Recorder uses a SmartMedia card for memory. It will retain recorded images even if the batteries are depleted or the power source is interrupted. 2 Preparations Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure the power of the Digital Recorder is turned off.
Preparations Setting the Date and Time 2 Press the MENU button to display
Preparations 4 Press ' or " to select the 12-hour or 24-hour time mode (1) and then press | (2). 6 • The second CLOCK SET mode screen appears. • To return to the previous step, press \. 1 CLOCK 1 Press ' or " to select “27” (date) (1) and press | (2). 2 12H 24H OCT.27.1999 12:‰‰ AM EXIT [MENU] Preparations 7 CLOCK 2 Press ' or " to select “2000” (year) (1) and press | (2). 1 JAN. 1.1999 OCT.27.
Preparations 9 Press ' or " to select “30” (minutes). OCT.27.2‰‰‰ 1‰:3‰ AM 10 Press the MENU button twice to turn off the menu. Movie Recording mode FINE Preparations • The data and time indicators appear and then the built-in clock begins to work. Notes: • If you press the MENU button by mistake before finishing the setting, the time then displayed on the LCD monitor is set as the current time. In this case, proceed to step 4. • The batteries power the built-in clock.
Preparations Attaching the Hand Strap 1 Hold the end of the strap and thread it through the Using the Soft Case 1 After attaching the hand strap Hand strap loop on the grip. (see the left column), make sure the lens section is set to PLAY position (see page 29). Then put the Digital Recorder in the soft case with the monitor screen facing down. Preparations 2 2 Let the other end through as shown below (1) and tie it up (2). 1 21 2 Close the cover and seal the Velcro® closures.
Basic Operations Quick Reference Precautions: • Take care not to touch the lens with your fingers when handling the Digital Recorder. • Operate the switches slowly. To Turn Off the Power Slide the POWER switch again and hold it until the operation screen disappears. PLAY POWER CAME RA To Turn On the Power Slide the POWER switch and hold for more than one second. (It springs back when released.
Basic Operations 2 Movie Recording You can record moving subjects with sound. Before you start recording, see pages 14 through 20 to prepare your Digital Recorder. Adjust the angle of the lens body to compose the image on the LCD monitor. MOVIE mode indicator NORMAL LAP ‰:‰‰:‰‰ REM ‰:‰1:15 Precaution: • Do not try to record images with low battery power. It may cause malfunctions. 1 Slide the POWER switch (1), set the Mode select switch to MOVIE (2) and then rotate the lens body toward CAMERA (3).
Basic Operations To Finish Movie Recording Press the Shutter button again. • The Recording time indicator “LAP” returns 0:00:00. NORMAL LAP ‰:‰‰:‰‰ REM ‰:‰1:‰2 The Auto Power Off The Digital Recorder is automatically turned off to save the battery power whenever you do not perform any operation for about three minutes. Slide the POWER switch again to turn it on.
Basic Operations To Zoom In Zooming The digital zooming allows you to move visually closer or farther from the subject without changing your position, while the movie recording. Zoom range is 1-4×. 1 Telephoto Zooming out (when you want to show the surroundings) Basic Operations To Zoom Out Press " (W) on the Operation button to get a wide field of view (2). Zooming in (when you want to center attention on the subject) Wide angle Press ' (T) on the Operation button to get a close-up view (1).
Basic Operations 3 Still Recording You can record still images with operation similar to that of film cameras. Before you start recording, see pages 14 through 20 to prepare your Digital Recorder. Press the Shutter button to record the image. Remaining number NORMAL REM 17 Precaution: • Do not try to record images with low battery power. It may cause malfunctions. 1 Slide the POWER switch (1), set the Mode select switch to STILL (2) and then rotate the lens body toward CAMERA (3).
Basic Operations 3 Recording with the Self-Timer Press \ or | to select “ON”. The Self-Timer allows you a time-lag of 10 seconds for Still Recordings. Rotate the lens body 180° so the LCD monitor faces the same direction as the lens, and you can always see the Timer indicator. SELF-TIMER W/B BEEP Precaution: • When using the Self-Timer, fix the Digital Recorder on a tripod, etc. to place it horizontally.
Basic Operations 5 Composing the image on the LCD monitor, adjust the angle of the lens body. 6 Press the Shutter button to set the timer. • The Timer indicator appears to flash in black and red alternately until the start time is reached. • The Shutter will be released automatically 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. • To cancel the Self-Timer recording, press the MENU button. Remaining Battery Power-Display The Battery power indicator appears on the LCD monitor whenever the power is on.
Basic Operations 2 Movie Playback The LCD monitor makes it possible to play back what you have just recorded. You can also enjoy the sound through the built-in speaker. 1 MOVIE mode indicator Slide the POWER switch (1), set the Mode select switch to MOVIE (2) and then rotate the lens body to PLAY (3). • The first scenes of the movies will displayed in a thumbnail format (reduced size images) by the Movie Index Playback mode.
Basic Operations Notes: • To return to the first scene of the current movie, press \ once. Pressing \ twice starts the previous movie. If there is no previous movie, the last numbered movie starts. Volume Control During a movie playback, press ' or " on the Operation button to adjust the volume of built-in speaker. • Pressing | plays the next movie. If there is no next movie, the first numbered movie starts.
Basic Operations 3 Slow This function halves the normal speed of playback. You can play the movie in slow motion. 1 Set the Movie Playback mode (see page 29), then press the MENU button. Press the MENU button to turn off the menu. • The Movie Index Playback mode screen appears. MENU •
Basic Operations Skipping Fast Forward/Fast Reverse During a movie playback, press and release immediately \ or | on the Operation button. It allows you to jump to the first scene of the current or the next movie and automatically start playing it again. During a movie playback, press \ or | on the Operation button for more than two seconds. This operation fastforwards or reverses the movie. PLAY PLAY CAME RA \ | RA \ | • To run forwards, press and hold |. • To run backwards, press and hold \.
Basic Operations Deleting Unwanted Movie One by One 2 Press the MENU button to display
Basic Operations 4 Press |. • The Movie Index Playback mode screen appears with a “DELETE” frame. 6 Press the Shutter button. DELETE? DELETE YES [SHUTTER] NO OK[SHUTTER] 5 ‰‰2 7 Press \ or | to move the frame to the unwanted movie. [ MENU ] Press the Shutter button to delete the selected movie. • The screen returns to the Movie Index Playback mode with a “DELETE” frame. If you want to delete another movie, repeat the procedure from step 5 to 7.
