Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet, Preparation

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Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

Lift up the viewfinder.

Preparation

Preparation

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable.

Caution:

•The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders.

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3 Align the = mark on the side of the DC cable connecting plate with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the connecting plate down completely until it locks into place (2).

5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

•The POWER indicator on the AC adapter lights up, and the camcorder is supplied power.

DC OUT jack

POWER

indicator To power outlet

Note:

•When the AC adapter/battery charger is used to power the camcorder, it cannot be used to charge the battery pack.

Removing the DC cable from the camcorder

Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power source PUSH release button (1), and slide the connecting plate up and take it out (2).

DC cable connecting

plate

Power source PUSH release button

4 Lower the viewfinder.

Cautions:

• BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE,

ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If you remove the DC cable during recording or playback, the tape will remain wound around the video head drum, potentially causing damage to the tape.

• Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time.

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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 Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette 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 Appendix Advanced FeaturesXii 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 PreparationreparationAttaching 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 Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery On-screen Display Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for Changing the LanguageT T I NG Setting the Date and Time0 0 AM 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 strapAdjusting the Diopter Using the ViewfinderClosing the viewfinder 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 socketStill Video SearchBasic Operations Playback 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 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 To cancel Night Recording Night Recording Cat’s EyeFade In and Fade Out Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode AdeonEdit Search Quick ReturnQK. RE T URN S E a RCH 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 ShotsRemo T E on Operating the Remote ControlPress d or y to select ON, then press e 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 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 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 MicrophonePlayback Zoom To cancel Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackPlayback Effects Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect PB E F F E C T WI PEPicture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Picture AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Picture/BacklightCutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing To stop recording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source Press d on the Operation buttonTo Record from Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to 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 RequirementsInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Using the SoftwareSelect your print settings, then click OK 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.SColocación de la batería Carga de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Reproducció n de cinta Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom 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