Model No Serial No | Sharp VL-WD250U instruction

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

MODEL

VL-WD250U

OPERATION MANUAL

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• See page 69 for use of Demo mode.

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Advanced Features

Appendix

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Contents

Model No Serial No VL-WD250U Applies to the supplied AC adapter Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Sharp Camcorder Specifications are subject to change without notice Should never be blocked by placing IiiPage Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette Tape Playback Easy Camera RecordingZooming To stop playback Vii Supplied Accessories Viii Optional Accessories Do not aim the lens at the sun Precautions DV Technology High horizontal resolutionDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recording Contents Appendix Advanced FeaturesXii Remote sensor p Part Names Operation Pp , 56 Operation ReferencesJack cover pp , 58 References Quick Reference List Easy mode p Camera modeVCR mode On-screen Display Index AS S E T T E Preparationreparation Extending battery pack life Attaching the Battery Pack Attaching and Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Selecting the Language for Setting the LanguageOn-screen Display Changing the Language T T I NG Setting the Date and Time0 0 AM 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 e Using the Lens Cap Adjusting the Hand StrapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strap Adjusting the Diopter Using the ViewfinderClosing the viewfinder Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor To turn the power off Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo pause recording Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power Display Playback Volume ControlWatching the Playback in the Viewfinder To stop playback About the S-video socket Watching the Playback on a Still Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Power switch Using the ControlsMENU/DISPLAY button Operation button Useful Features Selecting the User ModeUser mode To select Easy mode, hold down To turn off the menu screen Using the Menu ScreensPress d or y 1 to select Desired menu item, then press r Features Amera Recording Recording ModeTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play To return to DIS mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeTurning Off the DIS Function Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only Gamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Gain-up To cancel the gain-up functionCamera mode, press the Gamma Brighter button once Night Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night Recording Setting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Adeon Edit Search Quick ReturnQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Using Still Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeTo cancel the still image Still Recording Setting a still recording effect Using Photo Shot modeTo cancel still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo Shot Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Macro Shots Remo T E on Operating the Remote ControlPress d or y to select ON, then press e Letting the Subject Monitor Set the Power switch to CameraShot Subject is displayed Frame Advance Playback Functions with the Remote ControlReverse Playback Slow Useful Features Playback Using the Time CodeOU T Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Press e to display the exposure setting screen To cancel Manual Exposure modeManual Exposure After performing above, select AUTO, then press e Press e to display the focus setting screen Advanced Features Camera RecordingManual Focus Press d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press e To cancel Manual Focus modePress e To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Setting the Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter Speeds Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed White Balance Lock To cancel White Balance Lock To cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE SC E NE Menu Sport Type of Confirmation Sound Settings Setting the Confirmation SoundsTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture Effects Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode Using the Zoom MicrophoneOOM M I C AUT O Mounting the Zoom Microphone Playback Zoom To cancel Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma Playback Using Playback Effect Advanced Features PlaybackPlayback Effects PB E F F E C T WI PE Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight Cutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing To Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation button To Record from Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to Video Equipment Normal recording mode Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Dubbing mode Audio Recording To pause audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo quit audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration AUD I O ModeAudio 1+2 Audio Installing the Software Configuring Software for PC ConnectionConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer System Requirements Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader Using the SoftwareSelect your print settings, then click OK Useful Information Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsHints for Better Shooting Lighting Appendix Mini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection To protect recordings against acciden This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging Use Appendix AC Adapter/Battery ChargerReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Dew Formation Cleaning Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press e Demo Mode of F Demonstration ModeCanceling Demo Mode EMO MOD E on Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting Service Properly pp Service Information For the U.S Specifications Colocación de la batería Carga de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Empleo del zoom Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraReproducció n de cinta Para detener la reproducció n Modo fá cil FÁ CIL Modo CameraModo VCR Mode facile Facile Mode CameraMode VCR Page Page Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyOsaka, Japan 0P11-M-G