Part Names, Remote sensor p | Sharp VL-WD250U guide

Operation References

Operationperation ReferencesReferences

Part Names

For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.

Left view

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button [pp. 30, 31, 52]

W/B (White Balance) button [p. 47]

CAT’S EYE switch [p. 32]

Lens hood

AUTO ON/OFF button [p. 25]

Operation button [p. 24]

Zoom lens

Remote sensor [p. 37]

Stereo microphone

[p. 59]

MENU/DISPLAY button [p. 24]

DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) switch [p. 28]

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Contents

VL-WD250U Model No Serial No Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice Sharp Camcorder Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Charging the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Zooming Easy Camera RecordingTape Playback To stop playback Supplied Accessories Vii Optional Accessories Viii Precautions Do not aim the lens at the sun DV and conventional video cassette tapes High horizontal resolutionDV Technology PCM digital recording Contents Xii Advanced FeaturesAppendix Part Names Remote sensor p Operation Jack cover pp , 58 Operation ReferencesPp , 56 References Quick Reference List VCR mode Camera modeEasy mode p On-screen Display Index AS S E T T E Extending battery pack life Preparationreparation Removing 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 Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Removing the lithium battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryInstalling the Lithium Battery On-screen Display Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for Changing the Language 0 0 AM Setting the Date and TimeT T I NG 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 e Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Lens Cap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strap Closing the viewfinder Using the ViewfinderAdjusting the Diopter Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitor To pause recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time Display Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder Volume ControlPlayback To stop playback Watching the Playback on a About the S-video socket Basic Operations Playback Video SearchStill MENU/DISPLAY button Using the ControlsPower switch Operation button User mode Selecting the User ModeUseful Features To select Easy mode, hold down Press d or y 1 to select Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen Desired menu item, then press r To return to SP mode Recording ModeFeatures Amera Recording Recording in LP Long Play Turning 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 Eye Fade In and Fade Out Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode Adeon QK. RE T URN S E a RCH Quick ReturnEdit Search To cancel the still image Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Still Recording To cancel still recording effect Using Photo Shot modeSetting a still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo Shot Turning on the Remote Control Mode Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Macro Shots Press d or y to select ON, then press e Operating the Remote ControlRemo T E on Shot Set the Power switch to CameraLetting the Subject Monitor Subject is displayed Reverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote ControlFrame Advance Slow OU T Using the Time CodeUseful Features Playback Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Manual Exposure To cancel Manual Exposure modePress e to display the exposure setting screen After performing above, select AUTO, then press e Manual 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 mode Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter Speeds To cancel White Balance Lock White Balance Lock Scene Menu Program AE Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting SC E NE Menu Sport To cancel the digital picture effect Setting the Confirmation SoundsType of Confirmation Sound Settings Digital Picture Effects OOM M I C AUT O Using the Zoom MicrophoneSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode Mounting the Zoom Microphone Press the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Playback ZoomPlayback Zoom To cancel Gamma Playback Gamma Playback Playback Effects Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect PB E F F E C T WI PE Type of Picture Effects To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback Adjusting the Picture AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Picture/Backlight To stop editing EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop recording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source Press d on the Operation button To Record to Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record from Video Equipment Audio Dubbing mode Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio Recording To quit audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Audio 1+2 ModeAUD I O Audio Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software System Requirements Select your print settings, then click OK Using the SoftwareInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Hints for Better Shooting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information Lighting Copyright Protection Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteAppendix Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden Charging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Use Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter/Battery ChargerAppendix Dew Formation Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableCleaning Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press e Canceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeDemo Mode of F EMO MOD E on Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Properly pp Specifications Service Information For the U.S Inserción de un minivideocasete DV Carga de la bateríaColocación de la batería Reproducció n de cinta Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom Para detener la reproducció n Modo 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