Sharp VL-WD250U manual

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VL-WD250U Model No Serial No Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice Sharp Camcorder Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette Zooming Easy Camera RecordingTape Playback To stop playback Supplied Accessories Vii Optional Accessories Viii Precautions Do not aim the lens at the sun DV and conventional video cassette tapes High horizontal resolutionDV Technology PCM digital recording Contents Advanced Features AppendixXii Part Names Remote sensor p Operation Jack cover pp , 58 Operation ReferencesPp , 56 References Quick Reference List VCR mode Camera modeEasy mode p On-screen Display Index AS S E T T E Extending battery pack life Preparationreparation 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 Removing a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery On-screen Display Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for Changing the Language Setting the Date and Time T T I NG0 0 AM S P L AY Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording Press dor yto select 24H, and then press e Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Lens Cap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strap Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing the viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitor To pause recording Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time Display Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder Volume ControlPlayback To stop playback Watching the Playback on a About the S-video socket Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback MENU/DISPLAY button Using the ControlsPower switch Operation button User mode Selecting the User ModeUseful Features To select Easy mode, hold down Press d or y 1 to select Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen Desired menu item, then press r To return to SP mode Recording ModeFeatures Amera Recording 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 To cancel Night Recording Night Recording Cat’s Eye Fade In and Fade Out Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode Adeon Quick Return Edit SearchQK. RE T URN S E a RCH To cancel the still image Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording Still Recording To cancel still recording effect Using Photo Shot modeSetting a still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo Shot Turning on the Remote Control Mode Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Macro Shots Operating the Remote Control Remo T E onPress d or y to select ON, then press e Shot Set the Power switch to CameraLetting the Subject Monitor Subject is displayed Reverse Playback Playback Functions with the Remote ControlFrame Advance Slow OU T Using the Time CodeUseful Features Playback Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Manual Exposure To cancel Manual Exposure modePress e to display the exposure setting screen 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 Setting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter Speeds To cancel White Balance Lock White Balance Lock Scene Menu Program AE Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting SC E NE Menu Sport To cancel the digital picture effect Setting the Confirmation SoundsType of Confirmation Sound Settings Digital Picture Effects OOM M I C AUT O Using the Zoom MicrophoneSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode Mounting the Zoom Microphone To cancel Playback Zoom Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Gamma Playback Gamma Playback Playback Effects Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect PB E F F E C T WI PE To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Picture AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Picture/Backlight Editing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing To stop recording Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source Press d on the Operation button Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentTo Record to Video Equipment Audio Dubbing mode Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio Recording To quit audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Audio 1+2 ModeAUD I O Audio Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software System Requirements Using the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect your print settings, then click OK Hints for Better Shooting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information Lighting Copyright Protection Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteAppendix Mini DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden Charging Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Use Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter/Battery ChargerAppendix Dew Formation Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableCleaning Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press e Canceling Demo Mode Demonstration ModeDemo Mode of F EMO MOD E on Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Properly pp Specifications Service Information For the U.S Carga de la batería Colocación de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Reproducció n de cinta Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom 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

Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual

Models: VL-WD250U