Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Video Search, Still, Basic Operations Playback

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Basic Operations Playback

Video Search

The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape.

Operation button

Still

The still function makes it possible to pause playback.

Operation button

Basic Operations

1 During playback, press r (or e) on the Operation button.

•The playback picture fast forwards (or reverses).

AUDIO1+2

2 When you find the desired scene, press

yto return to normal playback.

Notes:

•The sound is off during search.

•Some picture noise appears during search. This is not a malfunction.

During playback, press y on the Operation button.

AUDIO1+2

To return to normal playback, press y again.

Notes:

•The sound is off in Still mode.

•To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode for more than 5 minutes.

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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 Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette 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 Advanced Features AppendixXii 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 PreparationreparationAttaching 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 and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Setting the Language Selecting the Language forOn-screen Display Changing the LanguageSetting the Date and Time T T I NG0 0 AM 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 strapUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing the viewfinder 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 socketVideo Search StillBasic Operations Playback 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 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 To cancel Night Recording Night Recording Cat’s EyeUsing Fade Mode Setting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out AdeonQuick Return Edit SearchQK. RE T URN S E a RCH 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 ShotsOperating the Remote Control Remo T E onPress d or y to select ON, then press e 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 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 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 MicrophoneTo cancel Playback Zoom Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackAdvanced Features Playback Using Playback EffectPlayback Effects PB E F F E C T WI PETo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjustments Adjusting the BacklightAdjusting the Picture Picture/BacklightEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing Recording from an External Source To Record 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 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 RequirementsUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect your print settings, then click OK 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.SCarga de la batería Colocación de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Grabació n fá cil con la videocá mara Empleo del zoomReproducció 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