Brand: SHARP
Category: Camcorders
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for VL-E610S
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:45 p.m.
Warranty Information
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Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode
- Remove the lens cap.
- Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA.
- Ensure "AUTO" is displayed on the monitor.
- Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording.
To Pause Recording
Press the REC START/STOP button again.
To Turn the Power Off
Slide the Power switch to OFF.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible cause | Suggested solution |
|---|---|---|
| No power | Safety devices are functioning. | Set Power switch to OFF and remove battery pack; wait for two seconds, then re-install battery pack and turn on power (p. 11). |
| Battery pack is not charged. | Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 10). | |
| Power source is not properly connected. | Connect power source properly (pp. 11-13). | |
| Power goes off soon after coming on. | Depleted battery pack. | Use a fully charged battery pack (pp. 10, 11). |
| Dew in VIEWCAM. | Wait until dew dries (p. 6). | |
| Power on but no image on monitor. | VIEWCAM is in VCR mode. | Set Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. |
| Cannot record. | Erasure protection hole on video cassette is covered. | Slide red projection to open hole (p. 48). |
| Poor colour | Inappropriate picture adjustments | Adjust picture (p. 44). |
| Inappropriate scene setting (Scene Menu)/picture effect selected. | Select appropriate scene setting/picture effect (pp. 42, 43). | |
| Fuzzy picture | Dust or other foreign matter on lens. | Clean lens. |
| Not properly focused. | Adjust focus manually or set VIEWCAM to Auto Focus mode (pp. 31, 41). | |
| Monitor picture too dark. | "SPORT" selected for scene setting (Scene Menu). | Select "SCENE MENU" (Auto mode) for scene setting (p. 42). |
| No image appears on connected TV screen. | Improperly connected to TV. | Reconnect properly (p. 22). |
| Video input channel on TV or TV channel is not selected properly. | Select the video input channel or TV channel properly (p. 22). | |
| Poor colour | Inappropriate picture adjustments | Adjust picture (p. 44). |
| VIEWCAM does not play back in colour on connected TV. | Dirty video heads | Call for service. |
| Video noise in image. | Worn video heads | Call for service. |
| Old or worn tape | Use a new cassette (p. 48). | |
| Infrared remote control does not function. | "REMOTE" menu item is set to "OFF". | Set "REMOTE" menu item to "ON" (p. 38). |
| Remote control lithium battery has run down. | Replace remote control lithium battery with a new one (p. 24). | |
| Remote control used beyond operating range. | Use remote control within operating range (p. 38). | |
| Intense daylight falling on VIEWCAM remote sensor. | Protect remote sensor from exposure to intense daylight (p. 38). | |
| Obstacle between remote control and VIEWCAM remote sensor. | Remove obstacle or use remote control from different angle (p. 38). | |
| Cassette cannot be inserted. | Cassette is not right side up, or is backwards. | Check cassette positioning and reinsert (p. 14). |
| Cassette will not eject. | VIEWCAM is recording. | Press REC START/STOP (or STOP) button to stop tape, and try again (p. 18). |
| Battery pack cannot be ejected. | Battery pack inserted in an incorrect manner. | Call for service. |
| No tape movement in Fast Forward mode. | Tape already completely wound. | Rewind tape to desired point (p. 21). |
| No tape movement in Rewind mode. | Tape already completely rewound. | Fast forward tape to desired point (p. 21). |
| Display automatically changes in Camera mode. | VIEWCAM is in Demo mode. | Set Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA (p. 49). |