SHARI? LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER OPERATION MANUAL )
Before using the VIEWCAM, especially please read this operation manual carefully, page 5. WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified dealer or service centre. This equipment should be used with DC 3.6 V = only or recommended AC adapter. : CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.
Information for Australia/New Zealand Only WARNING: This Camcorder must be supplied with D.C. 3.6 volts only from a BT-H21 or BTNl battery, the AC adapter (UADP-0208TAZZ) or the optional VR-33CH car battery adapter/battery charger or the optional VR-41OCA car battery adapter. CAUTION: As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could result in electric shock.
Contents Important Information Supplied Accessories .. . . .. .. .. . ..*...*...*...........*........ 3 Optional Accessories .. . . . .... . ..a......*....................... 4 Precautions . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. .. . . ... . .. . .. ... . . . ... .. . . . . ... . . . . . . 5 Part Names . ... .. . . . ...I............................................. 9 / Preparation Charging the Battery Pack ................................. Battery Pack Refreshing ....................................
Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording ................................................... 30 Removing the Lens Hood .................................. Turning Off the LCD Monitor Backlight .............. Fade In and Fade Out ........................................ Wide Screen ...................................................... Block Shot (1 O-second Recording) .................... Backlight Compensation (BLC) ......................... Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) ....................................
Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-H21 AC adapter/ battery charger Audio/video cable Lithium battery x 2 . DC output cable (2.
Optional Accessories <. e ..:“_1. ;. . .. . _. _.z: . .. : ._, . -:.. ‘5 Battery pack BT-N 1 Battery pack BT-H21 Car battery adapter/ battery charger VR-33CH Car battery adapter VR-41 OCA Sun hood VR-39BF Accessory shoe adapter VR-30AD Tripod adapter for 180” recording VR-33FA Soft case VR-33SC Note: Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.
Precautions l Use & Care After operation, remove the battery pack from the unit. l l l l l l l l 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 camera in a different direction until the picture returns to normal.
l Dew Formation l l What When drops water When dew forms in your VIEWCAM. Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your VIEWCAM and make the video tape stick to the head. This causes damage both to the head and the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording and playback may not function properly. Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances: l l l l l l is “dew formation”? cold water is poured into a glass, dew form on the glass. This clinging of drops is called dew formation.
Precautions AC Adapter/Battery Charger How to use the battery pack cover l l l l l l l The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception if used near a radio. Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger. The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/ charger to vibration. Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct sunlight.
Video Cassette Tapes Use only those tapes with the q mark.This VIEWCAM is designed to operate with MP tapes. Playing back ME tapes will result in “noisy” pictures. Use MP-type tapes whenever possible. To protect recordings against erasure When a previously recorded cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material is erased. To protect a recording against accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to cover the hole. (A red mark will be exposed.
Part Names For details on the use of each control, refer to the page number indicated in the brackets. Microphone Zoom lens I Cassette c ompartment door 151 Inside the cassette compartment door Cassette comoartment [p. 151 Cassette compartment door [p.
RECord START/STOP button [pp. 20, 471 LCD monitor [p. 191 Shoulder strap loop [p Power Zoom Widenelephoto control lever [p. 211 VOLume control lever [p. 271 r Photoreceptor [P. 291 Shoulder strap loop [p. 191 AUDIO/VIDEO jack [pp. 45-471 Hand strap [P* 191 J ack cover [p. 451 FADE button [P* 331 MENU button [pp. 17, 21, 2 24, 25, 291 271 MODE DISPLAY bu tton [pp. 17, 23-27, 291 \ Power switch (CAMERA/VCR select switch) [pp.
P,reparation Charging the Battery Pack Battery Pack Refreshing This VIEWCAM uses a Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) or Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type battery which requires “refreshing” from time to time; otherwise the operating time of the battery pack may be shortened. Please refresh your battery pack(s) once for every ten rechargings. Disconnect the DC output cable from the AC adapter/battery charger if it is connected. Insert the AC plug into a power outlet. The POWER indicator will light.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack 1 Perform step 1 in the above procedure. Inserting the Battery Pack 2 With the VIEWCAM facing down, press the battery release as shown (j), and remove the battery pack ( p). 1 2 Slide the battery compartment door release on the bottom of the VIEWCAM in the direction of the arrow (x), to open the battery compartment door (2 ).
Preparation Powering the VIEWCAM from an AC Outlet 4 Precaution: l 1 The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use with the VIEWCAM, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders. Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the supplied AC adapter. Plug the adapter power cord into a power outlet. The POWER indicator on the AC adapter will light.
Powering the VIEWCAM from Your Car Battery Car battery adapter/battery charger VR-33CH (optional accessory) Use the optional VR33CH car battery adapter/ battery charger (or the VR-41OCA car battery adapter) when you want to power the VIEWCAM from the battery of your car. 1 Open the battery compartment door (z) and insert the DC cable connecting plate into the VIEWCAM (~2 ).
Preparation Inserting and Removing a Cassette :+gg$g&;;y$T :..:_&~ 52 Inserting ;‘:.+:.. * ._ 3 -~-+~~ ‘?SF?? (Ft, & 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door pressing its centre until it clicks into place. I a Cassette y; _ .+. . . . ..~:’ _Inr . ‘.?S ‘..JTZ ‘.&_:;? 1 <-$.?;J;; a, >$” F;?:‘& -‘;; . . ..._. .. _: -_.
Installing the Memory Backup Battery 1 Insert the battery pack, or connect the VIEWCAM to the AC adapter or car battery adapter, then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door. l The cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release 2 Pull out the battery holder using a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Preparation Setting the Date and Time 4 Example: Setting the date to 2 June 1998 (2. 6.1998) and the time to IO:30 am (10:30). Notes: l l HETTING 5 Check that the memory backup lithium battery has been installed before setting the date and time. The date and time, once set, are stored in memory. Power switch Press the v or * button to select “2.” (day), and press the SET button. Press the v or * button to select “6.” (month), and press the SET button.
Monitor Display - Recording Date/time indicators Fade indicators Large-character warning displays/ Quick return indicators Tape counter display Remaining battery power/ Low battery/Dew warnings are recorded on the tape along with the Warning Indicators THE CASSETTE, The video cassette is defective : ’ , . BATTERY IS TOO LOW. +JTTERY- -;&: 0 INSERT A CASSETTE. Recording/playback operationrelated button indicators are normally displayed in white.
Preparation Using the Hand Strap and the Lens Cap 1 2 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap ((2) and grip strap (Z), and pass the grip strap through the loop at the end of the lens cap cord (3). Hold one end of the strap and thread it through the loop on the left side of the monitor. 2 Loosen the strap in the buckle, then feed it through the end of the strap, as shown. 3 Draw the strap in the direction of the arrow.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees you from having to peer into a small viewfinder. You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor screen for easier, more enjoyable videoshooting. Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto To Pause Recording Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording REC pauses, START/ STOP and the \, ,;?I, VIEWCAM \ enters ! Recording Standby mode.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Zooming Selecting the Zoom Speed Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. You can select between two different zoom speeds to match the type of subject you are recording.
Tips on Recording Positions The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in relaxed postures. l You can record using more natural body postures since you can see the subject on-screen, without having to hold the VIEWCAM against your eye. h l The LCD monitor also makes high-angle and low-angle shots easy. l In hand-held recording, the VIEWCAM has to be steadied to prevent image shake. l Use a tripod for very stable recording.
Basic Operations Camera Recording Quick Return Edit Search When you have been playing back what you have recorded, and wish to quickly return to recording again from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick return function. This VIEWCAM lets you search, without switching from Camera Recording mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA. Lock button VCR a OFF i 1 1 \ ‘4 &I~~. b ‘,’,‘.
Setting theVIEWCAM Auto Mode to Full This VIEWCAM is equipped with auto focus, auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto shutter speed functions. Set the VIEWCAM to Full Auto mode and you can record high-quality pictures 4 Press the MODE DISPLAY button. The button control indicators disappear, and the “AUTO” indicator is displayed on the monitor. II--- MODE DISPLAY AUTO easily.
Basic Operations Camera Recording When “AUTO” is selected, the date/time Recording the Date and Time is displayed and recorded for IO seconds at the beginning of the first recording of each day. When “ON” is selected, the date/time is continuously displayed and recorded along with the subject. When “OFF” is selected, the date/time is neither displayed nor recorded. Follow the procedure shown below to record the date and time, or the date only, along with the subject.
Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power Display When the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera mode, about 10 minutes before the tape reaches its end, an on-screen indicator will begin to show how much time you have left. You might want to get a new tape ready at this time. To turn off the remaining recording time display, press the MODE DISPLAY button. When you turn on the VIEWCAM, the remaining battery power display automatically appears on the monitor.
Basic Operations Playback Auto Tape Rewind Playback The LCD monitor makes it possible to play back and see what you have just recorded. Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen playback. You can hear the sound through the built-in speaker. You can also watch prerecorded 8 mm video tapes on this VIEWCAM. The tape is automatically rewound when the end of the tape is reached during playback. Notes: l Power switch l If you wish to turn off the operation button indicators on the monitor (e.
Video Search Still Searching for and Playing Back a Scene Near the One Currently Being Played Back This function makes it possible to freeze the picture. Press the STILL button ( DH) during playback. To return to normal playback, press the STILL button once again, or press the PLAY button ( b). 1 During playback, press the Forward Search (w) (or Reverse Search [+r]) button. The fast forward (or reverse) playback picture is displayed on-screen.
Basic Operations Playback Using the Remote Control Operating the Remote Control Use the remote control to operate the VIEWCAM from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the VIEWCAM is connected to a TV for use as a VCR. Aim the remote control at the photoreceptor of the VIEWCAM, and press the control buttons for operation. Preparation Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to VCR.
Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording 2 The LCD monitor can be rotated 180” vertically so that the monitor screen faces the subject. This lets you record yourself while watching yourself on the screen. Enjoy recording your own portrait by yourself, or recording yourself and your friend together, at a party. The supplied remote control is useful for such occasions. Press the WIDE (*) or TELE ( 4) button to obtain the desired angle of view.
Useful Features Camera Recording Self Recording Message OSD 3 begin flashing. In Self Recording mode, by following some simple instructions that appear on the monitor screen, you can easily record a short video message for somebody. This feature is especially convenient for editing video letters. l When the remaining recording time reaches 5 seconds, “EXTEND” will l Complete steps 1 and 2 of “Normal Self Recording” on page 30, then perform the procedure below.
More information on self recording *The screen image is automatically inverted when the monitor rotation is between 140” and 200”. When the monitor is turned back to the normal position, the image returns to normal. l l In Self Recording mode, all standard onscreen warning indicators are replaced by a flashing “0”. To check the meaning of the warning, turn the monitor back to the normal position.
Useful Features Camera Recording Fade In and Fade Out - With the fade function, it is possible to fade in or fade out scenes smoothly. It is effective especially for indicating a dramatic change in scenery. Fade Out 1 2 REC START/STOPbutton FADE button I While the VIEWCAM is recording, press the FADE button to display “FADE” on the monitor screen. Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. The picture and sound fade out as the screen gradually turns white.
Block Shot (1 O-second Recording) Wide Screen This feature allows you to record scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a theatre. The top and bottom of the picture are masked with black bands to produce an effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9. I A button While sightseeing during a vacation, or when touring places on a field trip, you can easily record a scene for ten seconds as if you were taking a picture with a camera. The screen fades out automatically.
Useful Features Camera Recording Backlight Compensation WC) When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is recorded normally. Use the backlight compensation (BLC) feature to improve the picture. Gain-up (Cat’s Eye) When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” (warning of too little ambient illumination) is displayed on the monitor. Use the gainup feature to record a brighter picture. GAIN&P button Press the MENU button until m on the monitor.
Superimposing Press the v or A button (.f ) to select the desired title and then press the SET button (H) (g;) to superimpose it. a Title Use the “Title” feature to superimpose titles on your videos when recording. There are eight titles preset for your convenience which you can choose from. TITLE*SUPERSTAR @HAPPY BIRTHDAY! *HAPPY HOLIDAYS! *WEDDING DAY .
Useful Features Camera Recording 4 Changing the Preset Titles You can make a new title of your own by changing any of the eight preset titles. The maximum number of title characters Press the 4 or F button ( 1)) to select the desired character (or “spc” for space) and press the SELECT button W (1). is fifteen. TITLE: Example: Changing “WEDDING DAY” to “IN HAWAII”. Notes: l When you press the SELECT button, the selected character will appear and the cursor will automatically move to the right.
Auto/Manual Focus 1 Press the MENU button until Pa appears on the monitor. 2 Press the FOCUS button (b) to set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode (“MAN’L FOCUS”). Auto Focus The auto focus feature is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on whatever is in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the screen.
Useful Features Camera Recording Scene Menu (Programme AE) You can set the VIEWCAM to the shooting mode that will bring the best results for a specific type of shooting situation. Just select one of the four scene settings shown below. The VIEWCAM will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation. n Scene . VtEWCAM Adjustment situatiun To record a fast-moving subject. The shutter speed is set to l/500 sec.
4 Picture/Backlight Adjustments Press the 7 or A button to adjust the picture or backlight to your preference. BACKLIGHT NORMAL If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient lighting, etc., adjust the monitor picture. Normal + Power switch 4 BACKLIGHT BRIGHT Bright MODE DISPLAY button * button PICTURE button I EXIT button 5 SELECT button Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Lot k button Press the MENU button until “PICTURE” appears.
Useful Features Camera Recording Lighting For clear. good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is also possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance. :utour Tsmpwafure (degrees Keitinf 10,000 Blue Clear day 9.
Useful Features Playback and Editing 4 Programme Search Press the REW (4) (or FF [m]) button. The tape rewinds (or fast forwards) to the beginning of a scene immediately before (or after) the current The programme search feature automatically finds the beginning of a number of previously recorded scenes. Up to IO different scenes can be found on one taoe. 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to VCR. tape position; playback then starts automatically.
Useful Features Playback and Editing Tape Counter Feature 4 During playback, jot down the counter readings of the scenes that you want to return to later for easy, fast replay. Counter Display The counter display shows elapsed recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. (The counter continues to count internally even while it is not being displayed.) It is available in both VCR and Camera modes. Notes: l The counter reading may differ slightly from the actual time.
IRE-SET I Using the Counter Memory Use the counter memory when you want to return to the beginning of a particular scene. The position where the counter was reset (O:OO.OO) is stored in memory to make it easier to return the tape to that point. L 4 Stop playback (or recording). l If you have been recording, set the Power switch to VCR. Then press the REW button (4). The tape will automatically stop when the counter reaches O:OO.OO.Press the PLAY button ( b) to view the desired scene.
Useful Features Playback and Editing Connections for Playback on a TV Although you can enjoy playback on the VIEWCAM’s LCD monitor, you can also watch playedback tapes on your TV screen. Connection to aTV 1 Connection to aTV via a VCR 1 Pull off the top of the AUDIOAIIDEO cover and rotate it to the left. 2 Connect the VIEWCAM to your VCR with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. 3 Set the VCR to its “AV” or “LINE” input channel.
5 Editing Video editing lets you refine your videos by removing unwanted sequences from your tape, or transposing one sequence with another. This VIEWCAM lets you monitor the source programme on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor. Connect the VIEWCAM to a VCR with the supplied audio/video cable. Playback Press the VCR’s Pause/Still (or REC) button to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut.
Useful Features Playback and Editing Recording from an External Source To Record from an External Source 1 Set the Power switch to VCR. You can use this VIEWCAM to record or edit video from another source, such as a VCR, TV. or video disc player. Connect the VIEWCAM to the source equipment, using the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. .-\ CAMERA 2 Start sending audio/video signals from the source equipment connected to the VIEWCAM.
Before Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting S)##ll&4ll ciwse Possibfe ’ . table. . Set Power switch to OFF and remove Safety devices are functioning. No power battery pack; wait for two seconds, then re-install battery pack and turn on power (p. 12). Charge battery pack sufficiently (P. 11). Battery pack is not charged. Power source is not properly netted. Power goes off soon after coming on. Power on but no image on monitor. I Cannot record.
Before Requesting Service Possible cause Symptom Infrared remote control does not function. “REMOTE” “OFF”. Suggested solution menu item is set to Set “REMOTE” menu item to “ON” (P. 29). Remote control’s run down. lithium battery has Replace remote control’s lithium battery with a new one (p. 16). Remote control being used beyond its operating range. Use remote control within its operating range (p. 29). Intense daylight falling on VIEWCAM’s photoreceptor.
Specifications VIEWCAM VL-E89E Signal System: Recording System: Cassette: Recording/Playback Time: Tape Speed: Pickup Device: Lens: Lens Filter Diameter: Monitor: Microphone: Colour Temperature Compensation: Minimum Illumination: Video Output Level: Audio Output Level: Speaker Output: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Storage Temperature: Dimensions (approx.): Weight (approx.
