Sharp VL-WD250U Selecting the 16-bit Audio, Digital Image Stabilization, AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit

Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

Selecting the 16-bit Audio	Digital Image Stabilization
Recording Mode	(DIS)

This camcorder allows you to select between the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes. The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode.

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2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

3 Select U, then press ron the Opera- tion button. Select “AUDIO MODE” (1), then press r (2).

AUD I O SE T
	AUD I O MODE	1 2 bit
	Z OOM M I C	1 6 bit

4 Press dor yto select “16bit”, then press e.

AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

•The audio recording mode indicator changes from “12bit” to “16bit”.

Audio recording mode indicator

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To return to 12-bit audio recording mode

Select “12bit” in step 4 above.

Note:

•When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 59).

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is factory preset to on to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close- up shots.

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DIS indicator

Note:

•The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking.

Turning Off the DIS Function

When image shaking does not occur (e.g. when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS function. The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off.

In Recording Standby mode, set the DIS switch to OFF.

•The zindicator is turned off. DIS switch

To return to DIS mode

Set the DIS switch to ON.

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