Sharp VN-EZ1U User manual

Important Information
Advanced Features
Importing Images
into a Computer
References
Basic Operations
Preparations
INTERNET VIEWCAM
MPEG-4 Digital Recorder
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
VN-EZ1U
Important
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Please read this operation manual
carefully before using the Digital Recorder.
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of this product, record on the line
below
the serial number which is located on
the bottom of the unit.
Please retain this information.
VN-EZ1U

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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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause
dangerous electric shocks.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulations for Class B computing equipment.
NOTE
The LCD panel of this Digital Recorder is a very high technology product with more than 61,000 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 the performance of your Digital Recorder.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.

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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.
About The Supplied Software “PixLab Integrated
Digital Media Software”
•PixLab Integrated Digital Media Software is the property
of Sharp Corporation and all related copyright and other
rights belong to Sharp Corporation.
•Sharp Corporation shall in no event be liable for damages,
loss of revenue or third party claims arising from the use of
the software.
•Software specifications and the contents of the on-line
operation manual are subject to change without prior
notice.
•Operating speed may slow down depending on computer
operating environment and processing capability.

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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. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not
recommended by the Digital Recorder manufac-
turer; they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture—Do not use this Digital
Recorder near water; for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
8. Accessories—Do not place this Digital Recorder on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The Digital Recorder may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the Digital
Recorder. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the Digital
Recorder. Any mounting of the Digital Recorder
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
9. A Digital Recorder and cart
combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the
Digital Recorder and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
of the Digital Recorder, and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered by placing the Digital Recorder on a
bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This Digital
Recorder should never be
placed near or over a radi-
ator or heat registers; nor
should it be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided, or the manu-
facturer’s instructions have been heeded.
11. Power Sources—This Digital Recorder should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For
digital recorders intended to operate from battery
power or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.

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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. Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply cords should
be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
14. Lightning—To provide added protection for this
Digital Recorder during a lightning storm, or when
left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the Digital Recorder due to lightning and power-
line surges.
15. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any
kind into this Digital Recorder
through openings. They may
touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on
the Digital Recorder.
17. Servicing—Do not attempt to service this Digital
Recorder yourself. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
See the back of this operation manual.
18. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this Digital
Recorder from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the Digital Recorder.
c. If the Digital Recorder has been exposed to rain
or water.
d. If the Digital Recorder does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. An improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the Digital Recorder to its
normal operation.

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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. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this Digital Recorder, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the Digital Recorder is in proper operating
condition.

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Supplied Accessories
Alkaline batteries
(AA-size ×4)
3.3 V type
SmartMedia™ (4MB) SmartMedia holder Index label (×2)
CDSKA0032TA01
Hand strap
UBNDT0101TAZZ
Soft case
GCASN0022TAZZ
PixLab Integrated Digital
Media Software CD-ROM
CDSKA0039TA01
SHARP
SHARP
Write-protect seal (×4)
AC adapter
UADP-0243TAZZ
Floppy disk adapter for SmartMedia™
VR-1FPN
RUNTK0350TAZZ

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Contents
Important Information
Precautions.................................................................... 3
Care............................................................................... 4
SmartMedia Card Precautions ...................................... 5
Dew Formation .............................................................. 6
Part Names & Index ...................................................... 7
Indicators on the LCD Monitor....................................... 9
Warning Indicators....................................................... 13
Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Quick Reference.......................................................... 22
Movie Recording.......................................................... 23
Zooming....................................................................... 25
Still Recording ............................................................. 26
Preparations
Inserting and Removing the Batteries ......................... 14
Powering the Digital Recorder from an AC Outlet ....... 16
Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card .............. 17
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 18
Attaching the Hand Strap ............................................ 21
Using the Soft Case..................................................... 21
Recording with the Self-Timer ..................................... 27
Remaining Battery Power-Display............................... 28
Playback
Movie Playback ........................................................... 29
Volume Control ............................................................ 30
Slow............................................................................. 31
Skipping....................................................................... 32
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse ......................................... 32
Deleting Unwanted Movie One by One ....................... 33
Deleting All the Movies ................................................ 35
Protecting Important Movie and Images
from Deletion............................................................. 37
Still Playback ............................................................... 39
Deleting Unwanted Still Image One by One ................ 41
Deleting All the Still Images ......................................... 43
Advanced Features
Camera Recording
Resolution Setting ....................................................... 45
Recording Backlit Subjects.......................................... 47
Macro Shots ................................................................ 48
Time-Lapse Movie Recording...................................... 49
Selecting the White Balance Mode.............................. 51
Selecting the Iris Mode ................................................ 53
Recording Yourself (Self Recording) ........................... 54
Turning Off the Indicators ............................................ 55
To Turn the Beep Off ................................................... 56

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Contents
Importing Images into a Computer
Image Files in the SmartMedia Card ........................... 65
Using a Floppy Disk Adapter ....................................... 67
Using a PC Card Adapter ............................................ 68
Transferring Image Data to Your Computer................. 69
References
Before Requesting Service.......................................... 70
Specifications .............................................................. 73
SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.) .................... 74
Important Information
Advanced Features
Importing Images
into a Computer
References
Basic Operations
Preparations
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
Guía de operación rápida en español.................................75