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Sharp VL-WD250U Basic Operations, Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode, To pause recording

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Camera Recording

Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode

•Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 7 through 17 to prepare your camcorder for recording.

REC START/

STOP button

Power switch

1 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder.

2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

•The picture from the lens is now displayed in the viewfinder.

•The camcorder is now ready to record (Recording Standby mode).

Auto mode indicator

AU TO

PAUSE

Lock button

Note: If “MANUAL” is displayed at this time, press the AUTO ON/OFF button to set the camcorder to Auto mode.

3 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording.

R E C

To pause recording

Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.

P AU S E

To turn the power off

Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.

Notes:

•Battery power is consumed in Recording Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not be recording again soon.

•If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby mode for more than 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To resume recording, set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. (The camcorder will make a confirmation sound when it is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.)

Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times

	Max. continuous		Actual recording
Battery	recording time		time
Battery
pack	LCD	LCD	LCD		LCD
	LCD	LCD	LCD		LCD
	closed	open	closed		open

BT-L221	120	100	60		50

BT-L441	240	200	120		100

•The chart specifies the approximate times in minutes.

Note:

•Using the zoom (see page 19) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above.

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Sharp VL-WD250U Basic Operations, Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode, To pause recording, To turn the power off

Contents

Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features MODELLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAMPRODUCT DISPOSAL BATTERY DISPOSALImportant Information for Consumers in the U.S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY MEMORY BACKUP BATTERYRESPONSIBLE PARTY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Charging the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Quick Operation GuideTo stop playback Easy Camera RecordingTape Playback ZoomingSupplied Accessories Extended-life Optional Accessoriesviii Standard-lifeDo not aim the lens at the sun PrecautionsAvoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment High horizontal resolution About Your CamcorderDV Technology DV and conventional video cassette tapesPlayback ContentsOperation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Camera RecordingUsing the Remote Control Useful FeaturesAdvanced Features AppendixPart Names Operation ReferencesLeft view Power source mounting surface pp. 8 Shoulder strap loop p Bottom viewDiopter adjustment Power sourceJack cover pp. 21, 58 Operation ReferencesRight view pp. 22, 56Quick Reference List VCR mode On-screen Display IndexCAMERA mode Easy mode pRE CORDA BL E Warning IndicatorsA C AS S E T T E E J E C T THEPreparation Extending battery pack lifePreparation Charging the Battery PackPreparation Attaching and Removing the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackPreparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletPreparation Removing the DC cable from the camcorderPreparation Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a CassetteRemoving the lithium battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryInstalling the Lithium Battery Notes on the Use of the Lithium batteryChanging the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for the On-screen DisplayS E T T I NG Setting the Date and TimeS E T T I NG 1 2 0 0 AMD I S P L AY Displaying the Date and Time of Recording1 2 H 2 4 H 2 4 HPreparation Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapPreparation Using the ViewfinderAdjusting the Diopter Closing the viewfinderPreparation Using the LCD MonitorClosing the LCD monitor PreparationEasy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode To turn the power offBasic Operations Camera RecordingUsing the LCD monitor Tips on Recording PositionsBasic Operations Camera Recording Shooting from a low angle Using the viewfinderRemaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayWatching the Playback in the Viewfinder Volume ControlPlayback PlaybackAbout the S-video socket Watching the Playback on a TVBasic Operations Basic Operations Video SearchStill Basic Operations PlaybackMENU/DISPLAY button Useful FeaturesUsing the Controls Power switchUseful Features Useful FeaturesSelecting the User Mode User modeTo turn off the menu screen Using the Menu ScreensUseful Features Notes on the use of LP mode Recording in LP Long PlayRecording Mode T AP E SP E E D LPTurning Off the DIS Function Selecting the 16-bit AudioDigital Image Stabilization AUD I O MODE 1 6 bitTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomUseful Features Camera Recording DG T L ZOOM 1Useful Features To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationGamma Brightness Compensation To obtain a brighter pictureTo obtain a brighter picture To cancel the gain-up functionGain-up Useful Features Camera RecordingUseful Features Night Recording Cat’s EyeTo cancel Night Recording Set the CAT’S EYE switch to OFFFade In and Fade Out Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode To cancel Fade modeUseful Features Quick ReturnEdit Search QK. RE T URN S E A RCHPHO T O SNAP S T I L L Using Still RecordingTo cancel the still image Still RecordingStill Recording Effect PHOTO SHOT Using PHOTO SHOT modeSetting a still recording effect To cancel still recording effectAuto Focus Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Turning on the Remote Control ModeREMO T E ON Operating the Remote ControlUseful Features Useful Features Letting the Subject Monitorthe Shot Useful Features Camera RecordingSlow Playback Functions with the Remote ControlFrame Advance Reverse PlaybackT C OU T Using the Time CodeUseful Features Playback T I ME CODE D I SP. ONAdvanced Features Advanced FeaturesTo cancel Manual Exposure mode Manual ExposureManual Focus Advanced Features Camera RecordingAdvanced Features MANUAL To cancel Manual Focus modeAdvanced Features 8 Press eAdvanced Features Setting the Shutter SpeedTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Advanced Features Camera RecordingThe manual shutter speed setting cannot be used with Night Recording Tips on Using the Manual Shutter SpeedRecommended Shutter Speeds Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features To cancel White Balance LockWhite Balance Lock Advanced Features Camera RecordingSC 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 effectAUT O Using the Zoom MicrophoneOptional Accessory Z OOM M I CAdvanced Features To cancel Playback ZoomPlayback Zoom Advanced FeaturesGamma Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackAdvanced Features Playback Effects Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect To cancel the playback effectType of Picture Effects To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackPicture Effect Playback P I C. E F F E C T B WPicture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Adjusting the PictureAdvanced Features EditingCutting Unwanted Sequences To stop editingAdvanced Features Playback Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source To stop recordingAdvanced Features Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record from Video Equipment To Record to Video EquipmentIn normal recording mode Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Recording Microphone for Audio DubbingIf you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenes Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing To quit audio dubbingAdvanced Features ModeAUD I O Advanced Features PlaybackSystem Requirements Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software Connecting the camcorder to a Personal ComputerAdvanced Features Playback Using the SoftwareInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Opening the PDF ManualLighting AppendixUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingCopyright Protection Precautions when using a Mini DVAppendix Mini DV CassetteThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging StorageWhat is “dew formation”? AC Adapter/Battery ChargerReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Dew FormationDirty Video Heads Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableCleaning Using Your Camcorder AbroadDEMO MODE OF F Canceling Demo ModeDemonstration Mode D EMO MOD E ONPower Before Requesting ServiceSymptom Suggested solutionAppendix SymptomSuggested solution AppendixAppendix SpecificationsSERVICE INFORMATION For the U.S AC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0321TAZZInserción de un minivideocasete DV Guía de operación rápida en españolCarga de la batería Colocación de la bateríaPara detener la reproducció n Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom Reproducció n de cintaModo VCR Visualizaciones en pantalla en españ olModo CAMERA Modo fá cil FÁ CILMode VCR Affichages sur é cran en franç aisMode CAMERA Mode facile FACILEPage Page Warranty Period for this Product SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONSHARP CORPORATION CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY