Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Preparationreparation, Extending battery pack life

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Preparationreparation

Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use.

Note:

•Remove the DC cable from the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack.

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

• The POWER indicator lights up.

POWER indicator

AC power socket

To power

outlet

2 Align the smark on the battery pack with the amark on the charger (1) and guide the battery into the groove. Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it locks into place.

• The CHARGE indicator lights up.

CHARGE indicator

•The CHARGE indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged.

3 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then, remove the AC plug of the power cord from the power outlet.

Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times

 

 

Max. continuous

Max.

Battery

Charging

recording time

continuous

pack

time

 

 

playback

LCD

LCD

time on

 

 

 

 

closed

open

LCD

 

 

 

 

 

BT-L221

100

120

100

100

 

 

 

 

 

BT-L441

160

240

200

200

 

 

 

 

 

•The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Notes:

•Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high.

•The battery pack and charger become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction.

•Using the zoom (see page 19) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

•The charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

•See page 66 for more information on using the battery pack.

Caution:

•Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

Extending battery pack life

Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration of the capacity, it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months:

1Charge the battery pack until the CHARGE indicator of the charger turns off.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it

on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off.

3Remove the battery pack and store it between 50°F and 68°F (10°C and 20°C).

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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 Easy Camera Recording Tape PlaybackZooming To stop playbackSupplied Accessories ViiOptional Accessories ViiiPrecautions Do not aim the lens at the sunHigh horizontal resolution DV TechnologyDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recordingContents Xii Advanced FeaturesAppendix Part Names Remote sensor pOperation Operation References Pp , 56Jack cover pp , 58 ReferencesQuick Reference List Camera mode Easy mode pVCR mode 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 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteRemoving the lithium battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryInstalling the Lithium Battery Setting the Language Selecting the Language forOn-screen Display Changing the Language0 0 AM Setting the Date and TimeT T I NG Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode Displaying the Date and Time of RecordingS P L AY Press dor yto select 24H, and then press eAdjusting the Hand Strap Using the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strapClosing the viewfinder Using the ViewfinderAdjusting the Diopter Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorEasy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode To turn the power offTo pause recording Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayVolume Control PlaybackWatching the Playback in the Viewfinder To stop playbackWatching the Playback on a About the S-video socketBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill Using the Controls Power switchMENU/DISPLAY button Operation buttonSelecting the User Mode Useful FeaturesUser mode To select Easy mode, hold downUsing the Menu Screens To turn off the menu screenPress d or y 1 to select Desired menu item, then press rRecording Mode Features Amera RecordingTo return to SP mode 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 EyeUsing Fade Mode Setting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out AdeonQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Quick ReturnEdit Search Selecting Still Recording Mode Using Still RecordingTo cancel the still image Still RecordingUsing Photo Shot mode Setting a still recording effectTo cancel still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo ShotAuto Focus Using the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Macro ShotsPress d or y to select ON, then press e Operating the Remote ControlRemo T E on Set the Power switch to Camera Letting the Subject MonitorShot Subject is displayedPlayback Functions with the Remote Control Frame AdvanceReverse Playback SlowUsing the Time Code Useful Features PlaybackOU T Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackTo cancel Manual Exposure mode Press e to display the exposure setting screenManual Exposure 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 LockType of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE SC E NE Menu SportSetting the Confirmation Sounds Type of Confirmation Sound SettingsTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsUsing the Zoom Microphone Selecting Zoom Microphone ModeOOM M I C AUT O 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 PlaybackAdvanced Features Playback Using Playback EffectPlayback Effects PB E F F E C T WI PEType of Picture Effects To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Adjustments Adjusting the BacklightAdjusting the Picture Picture/BacklightTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences Recording from an External Source To Record from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation buttonTo Record to Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record from Video Equipment Audio Dubbing Feature Normal recording modeAudio Dubbing mode Audio RecordingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingTo quit audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationMode AUD I OAudio 1+2 AudioConfiguring Software for PC Connection Installing the SoftwareConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer System RequirementsSelect your print settings, then click OK Using the SoftwareInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjects Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting LightingPrecautions when using a Mini DV Cassette Appendix Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection To protect recordings against accidenBattery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging UseAC Adapter/Battery Charger AppendixReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Dew FormationUsing a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available CleaningUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press eDemonstration Mode Demo Mode of FCanceling Demo Mode 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 Grabació n fá cil con la videocá mara Empleo del zoomReproducció n de cinta 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
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