Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Quick Return, Edit Search, QK. RE T URN S E a RCH

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Quick Return

When you have been playing back what you have recorded, and wish to quickly return to recording from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick return function.

1 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

2 Select T, then press ron the Operation button. Select “QK. RETURN” (1), then press r(2).

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Edit Search

The edit search function lets you search, without switching from CAMERA mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next.

Operation button

1 In Recording Standby mode, press and hold down r(forward edit search) or e (reverse edit search) on the Operation button.

3 Press dor yto select “START”, then press e.

“SEARCH” flashes, and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene.

QK. RE T URN S E A RCH

When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, “FINISHED” is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

To cancel the quick return function, press rto select “STOP”, then press e.

If the cassette has been removed since the last recording or if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded, the quick return function cannot be used.

2 When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button.

Notes:

The sound is off during search.

Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at 5.5 times the normal playback speed.

Some picture noise appears during reverse edit search.

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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 Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Charging the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack 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 Xii Advanced FeaturesAppendix 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 lifeRemoving 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 Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteRemoving the lithium battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryInstalling the Lithium Battery Changing the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for On-screen Display0 0 AM Setting the Date and TimeT T I NG 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 StrapClosing the viewfinder Using the ViewfinderAdjusting the Diopter 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 aBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill 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 modeTurning 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 Night Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night RecordingAdeon Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Quick ReturnEdit Search 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 ModePress d or y to select ON, then press e Operating the Remote ControlRemo T E on 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 ExposureManual 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 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 OPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Playback ZoomPlayback Zoom Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackPB E F F E C T WI PE Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect Playback EffectsType of Picture Effects To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Adjusting the PictureTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences Press d on the Operation button Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source To stop recordingTo Record to Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record from 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 ComputerSelect your print settings, then click OK Using the SoftwareInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader 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 SpecificationsInserción de un minivideocasete DV Carga de la bateríaColocación de la batería Para detener la reproducció n Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom Reproducció n de cintaModo 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