Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Charging the Battery Pack, Inserting a Mini DV Cassette

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Lift up the viewfinder.

Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door.

Quick Operation Guide

Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder.

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.

2 Align the s mark on the battery pack with the a mark on the charger (1) and guide the battery into the groove. Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it locks into place.

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette 1

2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Attaching the Battery Pack

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

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3 Align the - mark on the side of the battery pack with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place (2).

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3 Press the W mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place.

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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 Zooming Easy Camera RecordingTape Playback To stop playbackSupplied Accessories ViiOptional Accessories ViiiPrecautions Do not aim the lens at the sunDV and conventional video cassette tapes High horizontal resolutionDV Technology PCM digital recordingContents Advanced Features AppendixXii Part Names Remote sensor pOperation Jack cover pp , 58 Operation ReferencesPp , 56 ReferencesQuick Reference List VCR mode Camera modeEasy mode p 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 Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery On-screen Display Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for Changing the LanguageSetting the Date and Time T T I NG0 0 AM S P L AY Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording Press dor yto select 24H, and then press eAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Lens Cap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strapUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing the viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorTo pause recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off Maximum continuous recording and actual recording timesBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayWatching the Playback in the Viewfinder Volume ControlPlayback To stop playbackWatching the Playback on a About the S-video socketVideo Search StillBasic Operations Playback MENU/DISPLAY button Using the ControlsPower switch Operation buttonUser mode Selecting the User ModeUseful Features To select Easy mode, hold downPress d or y 1 to select Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen Desired menu item, then press rTo return to SP mode Recording ModeFeatures Amera Recording 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 EyeFade In and Fade Out Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode AdeonQuick Return Edit SearchQK. RE T URN S E a RCH To cancel the still image Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Still RecordingTo cancel still recording effect Using Photo Shot modeSetting a still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo ShotTurning on the Remote Control Mode Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Macro ShotsOperating the Remote Control Remo T E onPress d or y to select ON, then press e Shot Set the Power switch to CameraLetting the Subject Monitor Subject is displayedReverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote ControlFrame Advance SlowOU T Using the Time CodeUseful Features Playback Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackManual Exposure To cancel Manual Exposure modePress e to display the exposure setting screen 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 LockScene Menu Program AE Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting SC E NE Menu SportTo cancel the digital picture effect Setting the Confirmation SoundsType of Confirmation Sound Settings Digital Picture EffectsOOM M I C AUT O Using the Zoom MicrophoneSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode 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 PlaybackPlayback Effects Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect PB E F F E C T WI PETo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Picture AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Picture/BacklightEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing To stop recording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source Press d on the Operation buttonEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentTo Record to Video Equipment Audio Dubbing mode Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio RecordingTo quit audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narrationAudio 1+2 ModeAUD I O AudioConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software System RequirementsUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect your print settings, then click OK Hints for Better Shooting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information LightingCopyright Protection Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteAppendix Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against accidenCharging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack UseReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter/Battery ChargerAppendix Dew FormationUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableCleaning Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press eCanceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeDemo Mode of F 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 Reproducció n de cinta Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom 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