Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Part Names, Remote sensor p

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Operation References

Operationperation ReferencesReferences

Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.

Left view

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button [pp. 30, 31, 52]

W/B (White Balance) button [p. 47]

CAT’S EYE switch [p. 32]

Lens hood

AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 25]

Operation button [p. 24]

Zoom lens

Remote sensor [p. 37]

Stereo microphone

[p. 59]

MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 24]

DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) switch [p. 28]

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Contents VL-WD250U Model No Serial NoThank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapterSpecifications are subject to change without notice Sharp CamcorderIii Should never be blocked by placingPage Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Charging the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Zooming Easy Camera RecordingTape Playback To stop playbackSupplied Accessories ViiOptional Accessories ViiiPrecautions Do not aim the lens at the sunDV and conventional video cassette tapes High horizontal resolutionDV Technology PCM digital recordingContents Xii Advanced FeaturesAppendix Part Names Remote sensor pOperation Jack cover pp , 58 Operation ReferencesPp , 56 ReferencesQuick Reference List VCR mode Camera modeEasy mode p On-screen Display IndexAS S E T T E Extending battery pack life PreparationreparationRemoving the Battery Pack Attaching and Removing the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Removing the DC cable from the camcorder Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletPreparation Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteRemoving the lithium battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryInstalling the Lithium Battery On-screen Display Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for Changing the Language0 0 AM Setting the Date and TimeT T I NG S P L AY Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording Press dor yto select 24H, and then press eAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Lens Cap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strapClosing the viewfinder Using the ViewfinderAdjusting the Diopter Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorTo pause recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayWatching the Playback in the Viewfinder Volume ControlPlayback To stop playbackWatching the Playback on a About the S-video socketBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill MENU/DISPLAY button Using the ControlsPower switch Operation buttonUser mode Selecting the User ModeUseful Features To select Easy mode, hold downPress d or y 1 to select Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen Desired menu item, then press rTo return to SP mode Recording ModeFeatures Amera Recording Recording in LP Long PlayTurning Off the DIS Function To return to 12-bit audio recording modeTo return to DIS mode To use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomUseful Features Camera Recording To obtain a brighter picture To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation Camera mode, press the Gamma Brighter button once To cancel the gain-up functionGain-up To cancel Night Recording Night Recording Cat’s EyeFade In and Fade Out Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode AdeonQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Quick ReturnEdit Search To cancel the still image Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Still RecordingTo cancel still recording effect Using Photo Shot modeSetting a still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo ShotTurning on the Remote Control Mode Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Macro ShotsPress d or y to select ON, then press e Operating the Remote ControlRemo T E on Shot Set the Power switch to CameraLetting the Subject Monitor Subject is displayedReverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote ControlFrame Advance SlowOU T Using the Time CodeUseful Features Playback Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackManual Exposure To cancel Manual Exposure modePress e to display the exposure setting screen After performing above, select AUTO, then press eManual Focus Advanced Features Camera RecordingPress e to display the focus setting screen Press e To cancel Manual Focus modePress d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press e Setting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed modeTips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsTo cancel White Balance Lock White Balance LockScene Menu Program AE Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting SC E NE Menu SportTo cancel the digital picture effect Setting the Confirmation SoundsType of Confirmation Sound Settings Digital Picture EffectsOOM M I C AUT O Using the Zoom MicrophoneSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode Mounting the Zoom MicrophonePress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Playback ZoomPlayback Zoom To cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackPlayback Effects Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect PB E F F E C T WI PEType of Picture Effects To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Adjusting the Picture AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Picture/BacklightTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop recording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source Press d on the Operation buttonTo Record to Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record from Video Equipment Audio Dubbing mode Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio RecordingTo quit audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationAudio 1+2 ModeAUD I O AudioConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software System RequirementsSelect your print settings, then click OK Using the SoftwareInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Hints for Better Shooting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information LightingCopyright Protection Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteAppendix Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against accidenCharging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack UseReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter/Battery ChargerAppendix Dew FormationUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableCleaning Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press eCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeDemo Mode of F EMO MOD E onBefore Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionProperly pp Specifications Service Information For the U.SInserción de un minivideocasete DV Carga de la bateríaColocación de la batería Reproducció n de cinta Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom Para detener la reproducció nModo VCR Modo CameraModo fá cil FÁ CIL Mode VCR Mode CameraMode facile Facile Page Page Osaka, Japan 0P11-M-G Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyWhere to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service