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VL-SD20S-GB/tobira; 99/7/2/18:00
G. K. Associates, Tokyo
ENGLISH
NOTE
The VIEWCAM’s LCD panel is a very high technology product with close to 90,000
thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may appear
on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that this does
not affect your VIEWCAM’s performance.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power supply:
This unit can be operated by
connecting it to either the AC adapter
or battery pack. The AC adapter
incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC
110–240 V, 50/60␣ Hz) function.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This equipment should be used with
DC 7.4 V only or recommended AC
adapter.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shocks and fire
hazards, do NOT use any other power
source.
CAUTION
To prevent shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
dealer or service centre.
Important:
Audio-visual material may consist of
copyrighted works which must not be
recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to
relevant laws in your country.
Before using the VIEWCAM, please read this operation manual carefully,
especially page i.
OPERATION MANUAL
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - OPERATION MANUAL

VL-SD20S-GB/tobira; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoENGLISHNOTEThe VIEWCAM’s LCD panel is a very high technology product with close to 90,000thin-f

Page 2 - Precautions

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 005-007; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoOperation ReferencesOperation References 5REWQK.TENDEX-AUTOEFF.GAMAFADEEFF.PIC.MENUAUTOTUR

Page 3 - About Your VIEWCAM

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 005-007; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoOperation References6 Quick Reference IndexThis index lists some example uses of the VIEWC

Page 4 - Supplied Accessories

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 005-007; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoOperation ReferencesOperation References 7The video cassette is defective and should berem

Page 5 - Optional Accessories

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparation8 Inserting and Removing theBattery PackInserting the Battery Pack1 Make sure

Page 6 - Contents

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparationPreparation 9Charging the Battery Pack1 Insert the battery pack into the VIEW-

Page 7 - Appendix

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparation10 Powering the VIEWCAM froman AC OutletCaution:• The supplied AC adapter is s

Page 8 - Operation References

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparationPreparation 114 Wait for the cassette holder to fullyretract. Close the compar

Page 9 - Bottom view

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparation12 321 456Adjusting the Grip Strap1 Open the hand strap flap (Q) and gripstrap

Page 10 - On-screen Display Index

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparationPreparation 13Installing the LithiumMemory BatteryThe supplied lithium battery

Page 11 - Quick Reference Index

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparation14 Selecting the Language forthe On-screen DisplayThis VIEWCAM allows you to c

Page 12 - Warning Indicators

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. i-iv; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo iPrecautions• When the VIEWCAM is not in use,remember to remove the cassette tape,turn off

Page 13 - Preparation

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparationPreparation 15Setting the Area, Date andTimeExample: Setting the date to 2 Jun

Page 14 - Charging the Battery Pack

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoPreparation16 8 Press the C or D button to select “2000”(year), then press the SET button

Page 15 - G. K. Associates, Tokyo

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 017-019; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoBasic Operations 17Note:• When recording at the beginning of a tape, advancethe tape abou

Page 16 - Inserting a Cassette

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 017-019; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoBasic Operations18 ZoomingZooming allows you to move visually closer toor farther from a

Page 17

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 017-019; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoBasic Operations 19Remaining Recording TimeDisplayWhen the VIEWCAM is recording in Camera

Page 18

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 020-022; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo20 PlaybackThe LCD monitor screen makes it possible toplay back and see what you have jus

Page 19

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 020-022; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoBasic OperationsBasic OperationsPlayback 21Watching the Playback on aTVYou can also conne

Page 20

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 020-022; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo22 SPSTOPREW ST I LLPLAY/AUDIO 1 2+FFStillThe still function makes it possible to pausepl

Page 21

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 023-025; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo 23Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesOperations of the On-screen DisplaysUsing the ControlsTh

Page 22 - Basic Operations

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 023-025; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo24 Operation buttonsThe Operation buttons are used to selectrecording and playback functi

Page 23 - Tips on Recording Positions

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. i-iv; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyoii About Your VIEWCAMDV TechnologyDigital video, DV, is a revolutionary technologythat enabl

Page 24 - Remaining Battery Power

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 023-025; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo 25Using the Menu ScreensThe menu screens can be used to adjust thevarious settings of th

Page 25

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features26 Recording in LP (Long PlayRecording) ModeThis VIEWCAM allows you to rec

Page 26 - Playback

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 27Setting the Digital ZoomYou can select f

Page 27 - Video Search

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features28 Digital Quick Zoom(Extend Zoom)The digital quick zoom function allows y

Page 28 - CONTROL switch

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 29Gamma BrightnessCompensationWhen the sub

Page 29 - About the MODE DISPLAY button

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features30 Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)When you are recording in a dark or poorly-illuminat

Page 30

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 31Digital Image Stabilization(DIS)The digi

Page 31 - Useful Features

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features32 Edit SearchThe edit search function lets you search,without switching f

Page 32 - To return to optical zoom

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 33Fade In and Fade OutThe fade function al

Page 33 - To cancel Digital Quick Zoom

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features34 3 Press the REC START/STOP button tobegin recording.• The picture and s

Page 34 - Compensation

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. i-iv; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo iiiSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L241 AC adapter Power cordCR2025 typelithium battery

Page 35 - To obtain a brighter picture

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 35Wide Screen (16:9)The wide screen functi

Page 36 - To return to DIS mode

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features36 Using Still Recording1 In Recording Standby mode, press theSNAP button.

Page 37 - QUI CK RETURN

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 373 Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) toselect

Page 38 - Camera Recording

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features38 Using the Remote ControlUse the remote control to operate the VIEW-CAM

Page 39 - Using Fade Mode

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 394 Press the REC START button (B) tobegin

Page 40

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful Features40 When the remaining recording timereaches 5␣ seconds, “EXTEND” will begi

Page 41 - TOOHOHTSP

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesCamera Recording 41Setting the VIEWCAM to FullAuto ModeThis

Page 42

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 042-047; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo42 Useful FeaturesPlaybackYou can operate the functions on this pageusing the supplied re

Page 43 - Camera mode

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 042-047; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesPlayback 43PROG. SEARCHFFAUD IO 1+2PROG. SEARCHREWREW FF FF

Page 44 - 3 Push the Power Zoom

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 042-047; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo44 • The example screens for this feature are for VCRmode.1 During playback (or recording

Page 45 - 3 When you want to extend

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. i-iv; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyoiv Optional AccessoriesStandard typebattery pack BT-L241Extended typebattery packBT-L441Vide

Page 46 - Full Auto mode indicator

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 042-047; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesPlayback 45Using the Tape CounterThe tape counter shows ela

Page 47

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 042-047; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, Tokyo46 Counter MemoryUse the counter memory feature when youwant to return to the beginning o

Page 48 - PROG. SEARCH

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 042-047; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoUseful FeaturesUseful FeaturesPlayback 47BeepThis VIEWCAM provides confirmation soundsin

Page 49 - 0 00 10 20TC

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features48 Scene Menu (Programme AE)You can select one of four scene settings to

Page 50 - VCR mode

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesCamera Recording 493 Press the MODE DISPLAY button totu

Page 51

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features50 1 In Recording Standby mode, press theCONTROL switch until appears.2

Page 52 - Turning Off the Beep

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesCamera Recording 51Setting the Shutter SpeedThe shutter

Page 53 - Advanced Features

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features52 Recommended Shutter SpeedsThe faster the shutter speed, the darker th

Page 54 - Picture Effects

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesCamera Recording 53White Balance LockThe colour of the

Page 55 - Manual Focus

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features54 Manual IrisThe VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Iris mode,which automaticall

Page 56 - SHUT. SPEED

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 001-004; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoOperation References 1ContentsPreparationBasic OperationsOperation ReferencesPart Names .

Page 57 - Recommended Shutter Speeds

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesCamera Recording 554 Toggle the CONTROL switch to adjus

Page 58 - To cancel White Balance Lock

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features56 Selecting Summer TimePerform the procedure below to advance theclock

Page 59 - (backlit subject)

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesCamera Recording 57World ClockThe world clock function

Page 60 - Decrease Increase

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 048-058; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features58 Area TableArea number123456789101112131415161718192021222324Area name

Page 61 - To cancel Windbreak

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 059-063; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 59Playback ZoomThe playback zoom function allow

Page 62 - 4 Press the EXIT button (MODE

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 059-063; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features60 Multiple Strobe PlaybackThe multiple strobe playback function can beus

Page 63 - Area Table

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 059-063; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 614 Press the button to begin playback.• The

Page 64

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 059-063; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features62 4 Press the button to begin playback.• The still image is replaced w

Page 65 - To cancel Gamma Playback

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 059-063; 99/7/2/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 633 Press the MODE DISPLAY button toturn off th

Page 66

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 064-068; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features64 POWERTV/VCR SET UPCHANNELRECPLAYSTOP/ EJECTPAUSE /STILLEditingVideo e

Page 67 - To cancel Wipe mode

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 001-004; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoOperation References2 Auto Focus ...

Page 68 - Type of Picture Effects

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 064-068; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesPlayback 65Editing to Video Equipmentwith the DV Termin

Page 69 - Cutting Unwanted Sequences

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 064-068; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features66 Audio Dubbing FeatureYou can add narrations to recordings madewith th

Page 70 - (IEEE1394)

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 064-068; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesPlayback 67If you wish to change the dubbed audioor dub

Page 71 - Audio Dubbing Feature

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 064-068; 99/8/18/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAdvanced Features68 Selecting the Audio PlaybackModeYou can select any of the following a

Page 72 - To quit audio dubbing

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 069-074; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendixAppendix 69LightingFor clear, good-quality recording, 500 to100,000 lux is needed

Page 73 - AUDIO 1+2

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 069-074; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendix70 To protect recordings against acciden-tal erasureSlide the protect tab on the

Page 74

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 069-074; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendixAppendix 71Cautions:• Improper handling of the battery pack maypresent a risk of

Page 75 - Mini DV Cassette

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 069-074; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendix72 Plastic bagAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere with reception ifused near

Page 76 - Battery Pack

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 069-074; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendixAppendix 73Cleaning• Many plastic parts are used in the VIEWCAMcasing. Do not use

Page 77 - Dew Formation

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 069-074; 99/7/28/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendix74 Demonstration ModeYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial VIEWCAM fe

Page 78 - 4 Remove the cleaning tape

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 001-004; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoOperation References 3Part NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page nu

Page 79

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 075-077; 99/8/9/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendixAppendix 75Before Requesting ServiceBefore calling for service, please check the f

Page 80 - Before Requesting Service

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 075-077; 99/8/9/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendix76 Possible causePosition at beginning or end of tape.Dirty video heads.Old or wor

Page 81

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 075-077; 99/8/9/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoAppendixAppendix 77SpecificationsVIEWCAMSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rot

Page 82 - Specifications

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 001-004; 99/7/14/18:00G. K. Associates, TokyoOperation References4 Rear viewRECord START/STOP button [p. 17]S-VIDEO socket [pp. 21, 64

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