Optional Accessories, Viii | Sharp VL-WD250U guide

Optional Accessories

Standard-life	Extended-life	Zoom microphone
battery pack	battery pack	Zoom microphone
BT-L221n	BT-L441n	VR-5MCN
PixLab Video Capture Software
	(Lite Version)
	VR-PK50E

Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories.

For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accesso- ries and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharp-usa.com).

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Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Optional Accessories, Viii

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 Charging the Battery Pack Attaching 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 Advanced Features AppendixXii 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 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 Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Selecting the Language for Setting the LanguageOn-screen Display Changing the Language Setting the Date and Time T T I NG0 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 Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing 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 Video Search StillBasic 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 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 Recording Setting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Adeon Quick Return Edit SearchQK. 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 Operating the Remote Control Remo T E onPress 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 Advanced 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 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 To cancel Playback Zoom 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 To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight Editing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing To Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation button Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentTo 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 Using the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect 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 Carga de la batería Colocación 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 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