Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Advanced Features, Appendix, Xii

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Useful Features	Fade In and Fade Out	33
	Quick Return	34
	Edit Search	34
	Still Recording	35
	Still Recording Effect (PHOTO SHOT)	36
	Auto Focus	37
	Macro Shots	37
	Using the Remote Control	37
	Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot	39
	Playback
	Playback Functions with the Remote Control	40
	Using the Time Code	41
Advanced Features	Camera Recording
	Manual Exposure	42
	Manual Focus	43
	Setting the Shutter Speed	45
	White Balance Lock	47
	Scene Menu (Program AE)	48
	Digital Picture Effects	49
	Setting the Confirmation Sounds	49
	Using the Zoom Microphone
	(Optional Accessory)	50
	Playback
	Playback Zoom	51
	Gamma Playback	52
	Playback Effects	53
	Picture Effect Playback	54
	Picture/Backlight Adjustments	55
	Editing	56
	Recording from an External Source	57
	Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394)	58
	Audio Dubbing Feature	59
	Selecting the Audio Playback Mode	61
	Configuring Software for PC Connection	62
Appendix	Useful Information	64
	Demonstration Mode	69
	Before Requesting Service	70
	Specifications	72
• Guía de operación rápida en español		73
• Visualizaciones en pantalla en español		75
• Affichages sur écran en français		76

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Appendix

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Contents Model No Serial No VL-WD250UApplies to the supplied AC adapter Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SharpSharp Camcorder Specifications are subject to change without noticeShould never be blocked by placing IiiPage Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette Tape Playback Easy Camera RecordingZooming To stop playbackVii Supplied AccessoriesViii Optional Accessories Do not aim the lens at the sun PrecautionsDV Technology High horizontal resolutionDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recordingContents Appendix Advanced FeaturesXii Remote sensor p Part NamesOperation Pp , 56 Operation ReferencesJack cover pp , 58 ReferencesQuick Reference List Easy mode p Camera modeVCR mode On-screen Display IndexAS S E T T E Preparationreparation Extending battery pack lifeAttaching the Battery Pack Attaching and Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Selecting the Language for Setting the LanguageOn-screen Display Changing the LanguageT T I NG Setting the Date and Time0 0 AM Displaying the Date and Time of Recording Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeS P L AY Press dor yto select 24H, and then press eUsing the Lens Cap Adjusting the Hand StrapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strapAdjusting the Diopter Using the ViewfinderClosing the viewfinder Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorTo turn the power off Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo pause recording Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayPlayback Volume ControlWatching the Playback in the Viewfinder To stop playbackAbout the S-video socket Watching the Playback on aStill Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Power switch Using the ControlsMENU/DISPLAY button Operation buttonUseful Features Selecting the User ModeUser mode To select Easy mode, hold downTo turn off the menu screen Using the Menu ScreensPress d or y 1 to select Desired menu item, then press rFeatures Amera Recording Recording ModeTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long PlayTo return to DIS mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeTurning Off the DIS Function Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only Gamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Gain-up To cancel the gain-up functionCamera mode, press the Gamma Brighter button once Night Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night RecordingSetting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out AdeonEdit Search Quick ReturnQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Using Still Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeTo cancel the still image Still RecordingSetting a still recording effect Using Photo Shot modeTo cancel still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo ShotInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Macro ShotsRemo T E on Operating the Remote ControlPress d or y to select ON, then press e Letting the Subject Monitor Set the Power switch to CameraShot Subject is displayedFrame Advance Playback Functions with the Remote ControlReverse Playback SlowUseful Features Playback Using the Time CodeOU T Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackPress e to display the exposure setting screen To cancel Manual Exposure modeManual Exposure After performing above, select AUTO, then press ePress e to display the focus setting screen Advanced Features Camera RecordingManual Focus Press d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press e To cancel Manual Focus modePress e To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds Tips on Using the Manual Shutter SpeedWhite Balance Lock To cancel White Balance LockTo cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE SC E NE Menu SportType of Confirmation Sound Settings Setting the Confirmation SoundsTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode Using the Zoom MicrophoneOOM M I C AUT O Mounting the Zoom MicrophonePlayback Zoom To cancel Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackUsing Playback Effect Advanced Features PlaybackPlayback Effects PB E F F E C T WI PEPicture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Picture/BacklightCutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing To Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation buttonTo Record from Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to Video Equipment Normal recording mode Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Dubbing mode Audio RecordingTo pause audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo quit audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationAUD I O ModeAudio 1+2 AudioInstalling the Software Configuring Software for PC ConnectionConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer System RequirementsInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Using the SoftwareSelect your print settings, then click OK Useful Information Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsHints for Better Shooting LightingAppendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection To protect recordings against accidenThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging UseAppendix AC Adapter/Battery ChargerReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Dew FormationCleaning Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press eDemo Mode of F Demonstration ModeCanceling Demo Mode EMO MOD E onSymptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceProperly pp Service Information For the U.S SpecificationsColocación de la batería Carga de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Empleo del zoom Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraReproducció n de cinta Para detener la reproducció nModo fá cil FÁ CIL Modo CameraModo VCR Mode facile Facile Mode CameraMode VCR Page Page Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyOsaka, Japan 0P11-M-G