Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Basic Operations Camera Recording

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Zooming

Tips on Recording Positions

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position.

Zooming in (when you want to center

attention on the subject)

Wide

 

 

 

 

 

Tele-

angle

 

 

 

 

 

photo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with a stable posture while steadying your camcorder to prevent the image from shaking.

Holding the camcorder

Put your right hand through the hand strap, and place your left hand under the camcorder for support.

Operations

Zooming out (when you want to

show the surroundings)

To zoom in

Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele- photo) side to get a close-up view (1).

Basic posture

 

Place the viewfinder

 

eyecup firmly

against your eye.

 

Place your elbows against your sides.

Basic

To zoom out

Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).

Zoom range indicator

W

 

T Z OOM 3

 

Power Zoom control

The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting.

The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control.

Notes:

The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 6 feet (1.8 m). The camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject. (See page 37 for recording macro shots.)

See page 29 for use of the digital zoom.

Balance your weight on both legs.

Shooting from a high angle

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces

downward.

Shooting from a low angle

Using the viewfinder

Raise the viewfinder to view the subject.

Using the LCD monitor

Turn the LCD monitor so that the screen faces upward.

Note:

Take care not to touch the microphone with your fingers during recording. It will cause noise on the audio track.

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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