Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Gamma Brightness Compensation, To obtain a brighter picture

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Gamma Brightness

Compensation

When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once.

•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working.

AUT O

GAMMA

AUT O

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

•The xindicator appears.

GAMMA

AUT O

Note:

•When the x indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter.

To cancel Gamma Brightness

Compensation

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA” disappears.

Useful Features

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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 Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette To stop playback Easy Camera RecordingTape Playback ZoomingVii Supplied AccessoriesViii Optional AccessoriesDo not aim the lens at the sun PrecautionsPCM digital recording High horizontal resolutionDV Technology DV and conventional video cassette tapesContents Appendix Advanced FeaturesXii Remote sensor p Part NamesOperation References Operation ReferencesPp , 56 Jack cover pp , 58Quick Reference List On-screen Display Index Camera modeEasy mode p VCR modeAS S E T T E Preparationreparation Extending battery pack lifeAttaching 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 Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteInstalling the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Changing the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for On-screen DisplayT T I NG Setting the Date and Time0 0 AM Press dor yto select 24H, and then press e Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording S P L AYOpen the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAdjusting the Diopter Using the ViewfinderClosing the viewfinder Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorMaximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off To pause recordingBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayTo stop playback Volume ControlPlayback Watching the Playback in the ViewfinderAbout the S-video socket Watching the Playback on aStill Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Operation button Using the ControlsPower switch MENU/DISPLAY buttonTo select Easy mode, hold down Selecting the User ModeUseful Features User modeDesired menu item, then press r Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen Press d or y 1 to selectRecording in LP Long Play Recording ModeFeatures Amera Recording To return to SP modeTo 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 Night Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night RecordingAdeon Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutEdit Search Quick ReturnQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Still Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording To cancel the still imageStill Recording Effect Photo Shot Using Photo Shot modeSetting a still recording effect To cancel still recording effectMacro Shots Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Turning on the Remote Control ModeRemo T E on Operating the Remote ControlPress d or y to select ON, then press e Subject is displayed Set the Power switch to CameraLetting the Subject Monitor ShotSlow Playback Functions with the Remote ControlFrame Advance Reverse PlaybackDisplaying the time code on a TV during playback Using the Time CodeUseful Features Playback OU TAfter performing above, select AUTO, then press e To cancel Manual Exposure modePress e to display the exposure setting screen Manual ExposurePress 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 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 LockSC E NE Menu Sport Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AEDigital Picture Effects Setting the Confirmation SoundsType of Confirmation Sound Settings To cancel the digital picture effectMounting the Zoom Microphone Using the Zoom MicrophoneSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode OOM M I C AUT OPlayback Zoom To cancel Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackPB E F F E C T WI PE Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect Playback EffectsPicture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Adjusting the PictureCutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing Press d on the Operation button Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source To stop recordingTo Record from Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to Video Equipment Audio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio Dubbing modePress e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing To quit audio dubbingAudio ModeAUD I O Audio 1+2System Requirements Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software Connecting the camcorder to a Personal ComputerInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Using the SoftwareSelect your print settings, then click OK Lighting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingTo protect recordings against acciden Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteAppendix Mini DV Cassette Copyright ProtectionUse Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack ChargingDew Formation AC Adapter/Battery ChargerAppendix Replacing the Fluorescent LampRemove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press e Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableCleaning Using Your Camcorder AbroadEMO MOD E on Demonstration ModeDemo Mode of F Canceling Demo ModeSymptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServiceProperly pp Service Information For the U.S SpecificationsColocación de la batería Carga de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Para detener la reproducció n Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom Reproducció n de cintaModo 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