Sharp VL-WD250U instruction

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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 Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette To stop playback Easy Camera RecordingTape Playback Zooming Vii Supplied Accessories Viii Optional Accessories Do not aim the lens at the sun Precautions PCM digital recording High horizontal resolutionDV Technology DV and conventional video cassette tapes Contents Appendix Advanced FeaturesXii Remote sensor p Part Names Operation References Operation ReferencesPp , 56 Jack cover pp , 58 Quick Reference List On-screen Display Index Camera modeEasy mode p VCR mode AS S E T T E Preparationreparation Extending battery pack life Attaching the Battery Pack Attaching and Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC OutletRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder Perform above, then take out the cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette Removing a Cassette Installing the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Changing the Language Setting the LanguageSelecting the Language for On-screen Display T T I NG Setting the Date and Time0 0 AM Press dor yto select 24H, and then press e Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording S P L AY Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strap Adjusting the Hand StrapUsing the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Diopter Using the ViewfinderClosing the viewfinder Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto ModeTo turn the power off To pause recording Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power Display To stop playback Volume ControlPlayback Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder About the S-video socket Watching the Playback on a Still Video SearchBasic Operations Playback Operation button Using the ControlsPower switch MENU/DISPLAY button To select Easy mode, hold down Selecting the User ModeUseful Features User mode Desired menu item, then press r Using the Menu ScreensTo turn off the menu screen Press d or y 1 to select Recording in LP Long Play Recording ModeFeatures Amera Recording To return to SP mode To return to DIS mode To return to 12-bit audio recording modeTurning Off the DIS Function Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital ZoomTo use optical zoom only Gamma Brightness Compensation To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture Gain-up To cancel the gain-up functionCamera mode, press the Gamma Brighter button once Night Recording Cat’s Eye To cancel Night Recording Adeon Using Fade ModeSetting Fade Mode Fade In and Fade Out Edit Search Quick ReturnQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Still Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeUsing Still Recording To cancel the still image Still Recording Effect Photo Shot Using Photo Shot modeSetting a still recording effect To cancel still recording effect Macro Shots Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Turning on the Remote Control Mode Remo T E on Operating the Remote ControlPress d or y to select ON, then press e Subject is displayed Set the Power switch to CameraLetting the Subject Monitor Shot Slow Playback Functions with the Remote ControlFrame Advance Reverse Playback Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Using the Time CodeUseful Features Playback OU T After performing above, select AUTO, then press e To cancel Manual Exposure modePress e to display the exposure setting screen Manual Exposure Press e to display the focus setting screen Advanced Features Camera RecordingManual Focus Press d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press e To cancel Manual Focus modePress 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 SC E NE Menu Sport Type of Scene SettingsTo cancel the scene setting Scene Menu Program AE Digital Picture Effects Setting the Confirmation SoundsType of Confirmation Sound Settings To cancel the digital picture effect Mounting the Zoom Microphone Using the Zoom MicrophoneSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode OOM M I C AUT O Playback Zoom To cancel Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle Gamma Playback To cancel Gamma Playback PB E F F E C T WI PE Advanced Features PlaybackUsing Playback Effect Playback Effects Picture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Adjusting the Picture Cutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing Press d on the Operation button Recording from an External SourceTo Record from an External Source To stop recording To Record from Video Equipment Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394To Record to Video Equipment Audio Recording Audio Dubbing FeatureNormal recording mode Audio Dubbing mode Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing To quit audio dubbing Audio ModeAUD I O Audio 1+2 System Requirements Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader Using the SoftwareSelect your print settings, then click OK Lighting Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjectsUseful Information Hints for Better Shooting To protect recordings against acciden Precautions when using a Mini DV CassetteAppendix Mini DV Cassette Copyright Protection Use Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Charging Dew Formation AC Adapter/Battery ChargerAppendix Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press e Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableCleaning Using Your Camcorder Abroad EMO MOD E on Demonstration ModeDemo Mode of F Canceling Demo Mode Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting Service Properly pp Service Information For the U.S Specifications Colocación de la batería Carga de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Para detener la reproducció n Grabació n fá cil con la videocá maraEmpleo del zoom Reproducció n de cinta Modo fá cil FÁ CIL Modo CameraModo VCR Mode facile Facile Mode CameraMode VCR Page Page Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyOsaka, Japan 0P11-M-G

Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual

Models: VL-WD250U