Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual

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15.Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16.Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17.Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or

short-out parts that could result in

a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18.Servicing—Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi- tions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an im- proper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

20.Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21.Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22.Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufac- turer.

23.Heat—The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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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 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 Xii Advanced FeaturesAppendix 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 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 Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteRemoving the lithium battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryInstalling the Lithium Battery Selecting the Language for Setting the LanguageOn-screen Display Changing the Language0 0 AM Setting the Date and TimeT T I NG 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 strapClosing the viewfinder Using the ViewfinderAdjusting the Diopter 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 aBasic Operations Playback Video SearchStill 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 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 Night Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night RecordingSetting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out AdeonQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Quick ReturnEdit Search 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 ShotsPress d or y to select ON, then press e Operating the Remote ControlRemo T E on 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 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 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 MicrophonePress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Playback ZoomPlayback Zoom Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackUsing Playback Effect Advanced Features PlaybackPlayback Effects PB E F F E C T WI PEType of Picture Effects To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Adjusting the Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Picture/BacklightTo stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To Record from an External Source Recording 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 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 RequirementsSelect your print settings, then click OK Using the SoftwareInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader 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 SpecificationsInserción de un minivideocasete DV Carga de la bateríaColocación de la batería Empleo del zoom Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraReproducció 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