Sharp VL-WD250U Picture/Backlight, Adjustments, Adjusting the Backlight, Adjusting the Picture

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Advanced Features

Playback

Picture/Backlight

Adjusting the Backlight

 

 

Adjustments

1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

 

If the picture is difficult to see due to ambient

the menu screen appears.

 

 

2 Select O, then press r on the

 

lighting or other factors, adjust the monitor

 

picture settings.

Operation button. Select “BACKLIGHT”

 

• The example screens for this feature are for

(1), then press r (2).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L CD V F

SE T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B ACKL I GH T

 

 

A UT O

 

Adjusting the Picture

 

 

 

 

 

L CD

BR I GHT

 

 

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

L CD

COL OR

 

BR I GH T

 

1 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until

 

 

 

 

 

L CD

T I N T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VF BR I GH T

 

 

 

 

the menu screen appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Press d or y to select O (1), then press r (2) on the Operation button.

Advanced Features

L CD V F SE T

B ACK L I GHT A UT O

L CD

B R I GH T

L CD

COL OR

L CD

T I N T

V F

BR I GH T

3 Press d or y to select the item you wish to adjust, then press r.

4 Press d or y to adjust the item to the desired setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD

BR I GHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Darker

 

Brighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD

COL OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD

T I N T

 

R

 

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VF

BR I GHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Darker

 

Brighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

Close the LCD monitor to turn on the viewfinder when adjusting the “VF BRIGHT”.

5 Press e, then press the MENU/ DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

3 Press d or y to select “AUTO”, “NORMAL” or “BRIGHT”, then press e.

B ACKL I GHT BR I GH T

AUTO: The camcorder automatically switches between “NORMAL” and “BRIGHT” depending on the ambient lighting. This mode is only available in CAMERA mode.

NORMAL: For use indoors or under moderate lighting conditions.

BRIGHT: For use outdoors under strong lighting conditions, such as bright daylight.

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

Note:

When the color or tint is adjusted, the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded. Do not change the color and tint settings unless it is necessary. (These adjustments only affect the monitor picture, not the recorded image.)

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