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Sharp VL-WD250U Optional Accessories, viii, Standard-life, Extended-life, Zoom microphone

Models: VL-WD250U

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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 Optional Accessories, viii, Standard-life, Extended-life, Zoom microphone, BT-L221 n, BT-L441 n, VR-5MCN

Contents

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODELPlease read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM Operation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful FeaturesBATTERY DISPOSAL PRODUCT DISPOSALImportant Information for Consumers in the U.S CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp CamcorderRESPONSIBLE PARTY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackQuick Operation Guide Inserting a Mini DV CassetteTape Playback Easy Camera RecordingZooming To stop playbackSupplied Accessories viii Optional AccessoriesStandard-life Extended-lifePrecautions Do not aim the lens at the sunAvoid placing the camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment DV Technology About Your CamcorderDV and conventional video cassette tapes High horizontal resolutionOperation References Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features ContentsCamera Recording PlaybackAdvanced Features Useful FeaturesAppendix Using the Remote ControlOperation References Part NamesLeft view Diopter adjustment Bottom viewPower source Power source mounting surface pp. 8 Shoulder strap loop pRight view Operation Referencespp. 22, 56 Jack cover pp. 21, 58Quick Reference List CAMERA mode On-screen Display IndexEasy mode p VCR modeA C AS S E T T E Warning IndicatorsE J E C T THE RE CORDA BL EPreparation Extending battery pack lifeCharging the Battery Pack PreparationAttaching the Battery Pack Attaching and Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack PreparationPreparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder PreparationInserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteRemoving a Cassette PreparationInstalling the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryNotes on the Use of the Lithium battery Removing the lithium batterySelecting the Language for Setting the Languagethe On-screen Display Changing the LanguageS E T T I NG Setting the Date and Time1 2 0 0 AM S E T T I NG1 2 H 2 4 H Displaying the Date and Time of Recording2 4 H D I S P L AYUsing the Lens Cap Adjusting the Hand StrapAttaching the Shoulder Strap PreparationAdjusting the Diopter Using the ViewfinderClosing the viewfinder PreparationClosing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorPreparation PreparationBasic Operations To turn the power offCamera Recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeBasic Operations Camera Recording Tips on Recording PositionsShooting from a low angle Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorRemaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayPlayback Volume ControlPlayback Watching the Playback in the ViewfinderWatching the Playback on a TV About the S-video socketBasic Operations Still Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Basic OperationsUsing the Controls Useful FeaturesPower switch MENU/DISPLAY buttonSelecting the User Mode Useful FeaturesUser mode Useful FeaturesUsing the Menu Screens To turn off the menu screenUseful Features Recording Mode Recording in LP Long PlayT AP E SP E E D LP Notes on the use of LP modeDigital Image Stabilization Selecting the 16-bit AudioAUD I O MODE 1 6 bit Turning Off the DIS FunctionUseful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomDG T L ZOOM 1 To use optical zoom onlyGamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Useful FeaturesGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionUseful Features Camera Recording To obtain a brighter pictureTo cancel Night Recording Night Recording Cat’s EyeSet the CAT’S EYE switch to OFF Useful FeaturesSetting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeTo cancel Fade mode Fade In and Fade OutEdit Search Quick ReturnQK. RE T URN S E A RCH Useful FeaturesTo cancel the still image Using Still RecordingStill Recording PHO T O SNAP S T I L LSetting a still recording effect Using PHOTO SHOT modeTo cancel still recording effect Still Recording Effect PHOTO SHOTInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Auto FocusOperating the Remote Control REMO T E ONUseful Features the Shot Letting the Subject MonitorUseful Features Camera Recording Useful FeaturesFrame Advance Playback Functions with the Remote ControlReverse Playback SlowUseful Features Playback Using the Time CodeT I ME CODE D I SP. ON T C OU TTo cancel Manual Exposure mode Advanced FeaturesManual Exposure Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Camera Recording Manual FocusAdvanced Features Advanced Features To cancel Manual Focus mode8 Press e MANUALTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Setting the Shutter SpeedAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesRecommended Shutter Speeds Tips on Using the Manual Shutter SpeedAdvanced Features The manual shutter speed setting cannot be used with Night RecordingWhite Balance Lock To cancel White Balance LockAdvanced Features Camera Recording Advanced FeaturesTo cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE SC E NE MENU SPORTType of Confirmation Sound Settings Setting the Confirmation SoundsTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsOptional Accessory Using the Zoom MicrophoneZ OOM M I C AUT OPlayback Zoom To cancel Playback ZoomAdvanced Features Advanced FeaturesTo cancel Gamma Playback Gamma PlaybackAdvanced Features Using Playback Effect Advanced Features PlaybackTo cancel the playback effect Playback EffectsPicture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackP I C. E F F E C T B W Type of Picture EffectsAdjusting the Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Picture Picture/BacklightCutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing Advanced FeaturesTo Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo stop recording Advanced Features PlaybackTo Record from Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to Video Equipment Advanced FeaturesAudio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureMicrophone for Audio Dubbing In normal recording modeTo pause audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo quit audio dubbing If you wish to change the dubbed audio or dub additional scenesAUD I O ModeAdvanced Features Playback Advanced FeaturesInstalling the Software Configuring Software for PC ConnectionConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer System RequirementsInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Using the SoftwareOpening the PDF Manual Advanced Features PlaybackUseful Information AppendixHints for Better Shooting LightingAppendix Precautions when using a Mini DVMini DV Cassette Copyright ProtectionCharging Battery PackStorage This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter/Battery ChargerDew Formation What is “dew formation”?Cleaning Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Dirty Video HeadsDemonstration Mode Canceling Demo ModeD EMO MOD E ON DEMO MODE OF FSymptom Before Requesting ServiceSuggested solution PowerSuggested solution SymptomAppendix AppendixSERVICE INFORMATION For the U.S SpecificationsAC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0321TAZZ AppendixCarga de la batería Guía de operación rápida en españolColocación de la batería Inserción de un minivideocasete DVEmpleo del zoom Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraReproducció n de cinta Para detener la reproducció nModo CAMERA Visualizaciones en pantalla en españ olModo fá cil FÁ CIL Modo VCRMode CAMERA Affichages sur é cran en franç aisMode facile FACILE Mode VCRPage Page SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONCONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Period for this Product

Optional Accessories

Standard-life

Extended-life

Zoom microphone

BT-L441n

VR-5MCN

PixLab Video Capture Software

(Lite Version)

VR-PK50E

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