Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Remaining Recording Time Display, Remaining Battery Power Display

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Remaining Recording Time Display

When the camcorder is recording in CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes.

During recording, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the remaining recording time indicator appears.

Remaining Battery Power Display

When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, you can turn on and off the remaining battery power indicator by pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator will appear. Replace the battery pack.

Remaining recording time indicator

3 0 min SP

(Green)

(Green)

(Red)

Remaining battery power indicator

Basic Operations

To turn off the indicator, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button again.

Notes:

•The remaining recording time indicator appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC START/STOP button to begin recording.

•The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies slightly depending on the length of tape used. (This function is based on the DVM60 tape standard.)

When the remaining recording time reaches 1 minute, a warning indicator will appear. Prepare a new cassette.

	Warning indicator		Approx. remaining time

	T HE T A P E
	E NDS	SOON.
			Less than 1 min.

	T A PE E ND
	T A PE E ND

	CHANGE	THE
	CAS SE T T E .		(The tape has reached
			(The tape has reached
			the end.)
	T APE	END	the end.)
	T APE	END

BAT T ERY I S

TOO LOW.

Warning indicator

Notes:

•Use the remaining battery power indicator only as an approximate indication.

•The remaining battery power indicator may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR.

•In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may appear sooner. The battery pack, however, can be used until the warning indicator appears.

•Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder to suddenly lose power.

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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 Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette Tape Playback Easy Camera RecordingZooming To stop playbackVii Supplied AccessoriesViii Optional AccessoriesDo not aim the lens at the sun PrecautionsDV Technology High horizontal resolutionDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recordingContents Advanced Features AppendixXii 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 and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet PreparationRemoving 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 Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Selecting the Language for Setting the LanguageOn-screen Display Changing the LanguageSetting the Date and Time T T I NG0 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 strapUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing 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 aVideo Search StillBasic 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 12-bit audio recording mode To return to DIS modeTurning Off the DIS Function Setting the Digital Zoom Useful Features Camera RecordingTo use optical zoom only To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture To cancel the gain-up function Gain-upCamera 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 AdeonQuick Return Edit SearchQK. 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 ShotsOperating the Remote Control Remo T E onPress 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 eAdvanced Features Camera Recording Press e to display the focus setting screenManual Focus To cancel Manual Focus mode Press d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press ePress 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 MicrophoneTo cancel Playback Zoom 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 PETo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Picture/BacklightEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing To Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation buttonEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentTo 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 RequirementsUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect 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 SpecificationsCarga de la batería Colocación 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 Camera Modo fá cil FÁ CILModo VCR Mode Camera Mode facile FacileMode VCR Page Page Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain ServiceOsaka, Japan 0P11-M-G