Sharp VL-WD250U Before Requesting Service, Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

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Before Requesting Service

Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.

		Symptom	Possible cause	Suggested solution

		No power.	Power source is not properly	Connect power source properly
			connected.	(pp. 8, 9).
			Battery pack is not charged.	Charge battery pack sufficiently
	Power			(p. 7).
	Power		Dew in camcorder.	Wait until dew dries (p. 67).
			Dew in camcorder.	Wait until dew dries (p. 67).
			Safety function is in effect.	Set Power switch to OFF and
				remove battery pack; wait for 2
				seconds, then reinstall battery
				pack and turn on power (p. 8).
		REC START/STOP	Erasure protect tab on video	Close tab or use a new cassette
		button does not work.	cassette is open.	(p. 65).
		Power suddenly turns	Camcorder left in Recording	Set Power switch to OFF and then
		off.	Standby mode for 5 minutes in	back to CAMERA.
			CAMERA mode.
		Auto focus does not	Manual Focus mode is engaged.	Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 44).
		work.	Zoom used on close subject.	Zoom out from subject (p. 19).
			Zoom used on close subject.	Zoom out from subject (p. 19).
	mode		Subject has little contrast in	Focus manually (p. 43).
	mode		brightness, or is full of horizontal or
	CAMERA		vertical stripes.
	CAMERA	Bright subject	Occurs when shooting subject with
		Bright subject	Occurs when shooting subject with
		produces wide vertical	strong contrast to the background.	——
		lines.	Does not indicate a malfunction.
		Automatically zooms	Camcorder is unable to focus when
		out without operating	zooming in on subject within 6 feet	——
		Power Zoom control.	(1.8 m), and automatically zooms	——
		Power Zoom control.	(1.8 m), and automatically zooms
			out until it focuses on subject.
			No subject in the field of view.	Direct lens to some subject, or set
				zoom to widest angle before
				shooting (p. 19).
		On-screen displays	Camcorder is in Demo mode.	Set DEMO MODE menu item to
		automatically change.		“OFF” (p. 69).
	mode	No image appears on	Video input channel on TV or TV	Select video input channel or TV
	mode	connected TV screen.	channel is not selected properly.	channel properly (p. 22).
		connected TV screen.	channel is not selected properly.	channel properly (p. 22).
	VCR		Audio/video cable is not properly	Connect audio/video cable
	VCR		connected.	properly (p. 22).
			connected.	properly (p. 22).

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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