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Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Operation

Models: VL-WD250U

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Left view

Viewfinder [p. 16]

Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 50]

Operation

LCD monitor [p. 17]

LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 17]

Diopter adjustment

[p. 16]

Power source

PUSH release

button [pp. 8, 9]

Lithium battery compartment door [p. 11]

Power source mounting surface [pp. 8, 9]

Shoulder strap loop [p. 15]

Bottom view

Tripod socket

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Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Operation

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 Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette 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 Advanced Features AppendixXii 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 lifeAttaching 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 Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Changing the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for On-screen DisplaySetting the Date and Time T T I NG0 0 AM 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 StrapUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing the viewfinder 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 aVideo Search StillBasic Operations Playback 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 modeTo 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 Night Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night RecordingAdeon Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode Fade In and Fade OutQuick Return Edit SearchQK. RE T URN S E a RCH 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 ModeOperating the Remote Control Remo T E onPress d or y to select ON, then press e 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 ExposureAdvanced 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 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 OTo cancel Playback Zoom Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackPB E F F E C T WI PE Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect Playback EffectsTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Adjusting the PictureEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing Press d on the Operation button Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source To stop recordingEditing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentTo Record to 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 ComputerUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect your print settings, then click OK 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 SpecificationsCarga de la batería Colocación de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Para detener la reproducció n Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom Reproducció n de cintaModo 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