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Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual Contents

Models: VL-WD255U

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Operation References	Part Names	1
	Quick Reference List	4
	On-screen Display Index	5
	Warning Indicators	7

OperationReferences

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Charging the Battery Pack	9
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack	10
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet	11
Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette	12
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery	13
Selecting the Language for the On-screen
Display	14
Setting the Area, Date and Time	15
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording	16
Adjusting the Hand Strap	17
Using the Lens Cap	17
Using the Viewfinder	18
Using the LCD Monitor	19
Camera Recording
Easy Camera Recording on Tape
in Full Auto Mode	20
Zooming	21
Tips on Recording Positions	21
Remaining Recording Time Display	22
Remaining Battery Power Display	22
Playback
Tape Playback	23
Volume Control	23
Watching the Playback on a TV	24
Video Search	25
Still	25
Selecting the Camcorder Mode	26
Using the Controls	27
Selecting the User Mode	28
Using the Menu Screens	29
Camera Recording
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode	30
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode	31
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)	31
Setting the Digital Zoom	32
Gamma Brightness Compensation	33
Gain-up	34
Night Recording (Cat’s Eye)	35

Preparation

BasicOperations

UsefulFeatures

AdvancedFeatures

Features SmartMedia Card

Appendix

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Model No Serial No See page 93 for use of Demo modeApplies to the supplied AC adapter Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SharpSharp Camcorder Specifications are subject to change without noticeTrademarks Should never be blocked by placing IiiPage Turning the Power on Charging the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Switching the MediaClose the card slot cover Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a SmartMedia CardTape Playback Easy Camera Recording on TapeZooming Quick Operation GuideCard Playback Card RecordingViii Press the Still button to begin recordingSupplied Accessories Optional Accessories Do not aim the lens at the sun PrecautionsContents Contents SmartMedia Card FeaturesAppendix XivRemote sensor p Part NamesOpen release Button ppPp , 65 Operation ReferencesJack cover pp , 67 ReferencesOperation References Quick Reference ListTAPE-VCR mode TAPE-CAMERA modeEasy mode p On-screen Display IndexCARD-VCR mode CARD-CAMERA modeAS S E T T E How the card is inserted see Setting seeCard with a new one see SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the formatPreparation Extending battery pack lifeMax 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 Inserting a Cassette Inserting and Removing a Mini DV CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Selecting the Language for Setting the LanguageOn-screen Display Changing the Language0 0 AM Setting the Area, Date and TimeDisplaying the Date and Time of Recording Changing to the 24-hour Time ModeSE T T I NG SP L AY DA T E + T I MEOpen the hand strap flap 1 Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the Lens CapGrip strap Strap as shown below Adjusting the Diopter Using the ViewfinderClosing the viewfinder Closing the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorCamcorder is now ready to record Recording Standby mode To turn the power offTo pause recording Basic OperationsBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayEnd Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder Volume ControlTo stop playback About the S-video socket Watching the Playback on aStill Video SearchBasic Operations Playback To return to normal playback, press y againTAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR mode Selecting the Camcorder ModeCARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR mode Useful FeaturesUseful Features Using the ControlsPower switch MENU/DISPLAY buttonUser mode Selecting the User ModeTo turn off the menu screen Using the Menu ScreensPress d or y 1 to select Desired menu item, then press rTo return to SP mode Recording ModeRecording in LP Long Play AP E SP E E D LPTo return to 12-bit audio recording mode Useful Features Camera RecordingTo return to DIS mode Turning Off the DIS FunctionTo use optical zoom only Setting the Digital ZoomPress d or y to select 50, 100 or 780, then press e Select OFF in aboveGamma Brightness To cancel Gamma Brightness CompensationCompensation To obtain a brighter pictureGain-up To cancel the gain-up functionSet the CAT’S EYE switch to OFF To cancel Night RecordingNight Recording Cat’s Eye Edit Search Quick ReturnQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Using Fade Mode Setting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out AdeonSelect OFF in in Setting Fade Mode To cancel Fade modeWide Screen To use Fade Out onlyUsing Still Recording Selecting Still Recording ModeTo cancel the still image Still Recording on TapeStill Recording Effects Using Photo SHOT, 9 Frames or 16 Frames modeSnap E F F . PHO T O SHO T Selecting a still recording effectTo cancel still recording effects Useful Features Camera Recording Using P-IN-P modeTo pause recording on tape To turn off the inset imageLetting the Subject Monitor Set the Power switch to CameraShot Subject is displayedInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Auto Focus Using the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Macro ShotsRemo T E on Operating the Remote ControlVOL. +/L buttons p FF button pp Stop button pp Slow button pFrame Advance Playback Functions with the Remote ControlReverse Playback SlowOU T Using the Time CodeME Code D I SP . on Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackManual Focus Press e to display the focus setting screenAdvanced Features To cancel Manual Focus modePress d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press e Press eAdvanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter SpeedTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Recommended Shutter Speeds Tips on Using the Manual Shutter SpeedSituation Recommended Press e to display the exposure setting To cancel Manual Exposure modeManual Exposure ScreenWhite Balance Lock To cancel White Balance LockAim the lens at a white object Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to set the white balance lockDigital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectType of Digital Picture Effects To cancel the scene setting Type of Scene SettingsScene Menu Program AE SC E NE Menu SportSelecting Zoom Microphone Mode Using the Zoom Microphone Optional AccessoryOOM M I C AUT O Mounting the Zoom MicrophoneType of Confirmation Sound Settings Setting the Confirmation SoundsTo cancel Windbreak WindbreakWorld Clock Time Zone ChartAre a Camcorder while travelling anywhereArea number Area name Countries or areas Area TableSelecting Daylight Saving Time To reset to standard timeDY L T SAV E on Playback Zoom To cancel Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Gamma Playback Advanced Features PlaybackTo cancel Multiple Strobe Playback Gamma PlaybackTo cancel the playback effect Using Playback EffectPlayback Effects Type of Playback EffectsPicture Effect Playback To cancel Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight AdjustmentsAdjusting the Backlight Press d or y to select AUTO, Normal or BRIGHT, then press eCutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing To Record from an External Source Recording from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation buttonEditing with the DV Terminal Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR modeIEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentNormal recording mode Audio Dubbing FeatureAudio Dubbing mode Microphone for Audio DubbingTo pause audio dubbing Audio DubbingTo quit audio dubbing Press eAUD I O Selecting the Audio Playback ModeYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Audio 1+2Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer Configuring Software for PC ConnectionInstalling the Software System RequirementsInstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader Using the SoftwareSelect your print settings, then click OK Language File nameRemoving a SmartMedia Card Inserting a SmartMedia CardNumber of shots taken Number of shots remaining Lock button RE C Mode Normal Selecting the Picture ResolutionSmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Type of resolution settingsRecording with the Self-timer Card Formatting a SmartMediaPress y Selected image is displayed in full- screen Available Operations during Full- screen DisplayTo return to a thumbnail of the images, press d Slide Show Playback SmartMedia Card Features PlaybackTo stop Slide Show Playback Press y to set the protection R indicator appears To cancel the protection settingPress y to cancel the protection R indicator disappears Delete-protectionPress e or r to select the image to Be deleted Deleting One Stored ImagePress y to delete all the images Deleting All Stored ImagesAbout Dpof Print OrderAssigning Print Order to an Image To cancel the print order for all images To cancel the print order for an imageM indicators are turned off Assigning Print Order to All ImagesAdapters for the SmartMedia Card Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a ComputerImage Folders and File Names DVC00001.JPG Still image DVC00002.JPGHints for Better Shooting Useful InformationLighting Tips on good lightingAppendix DV Technology High horizontal resolutionDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recordingMini DV Cassette Precautions when using a Mini DV cassetteCopyright Protection To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasureAppendix Precautions on handling SmartMedia cardSmartMedia Card This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack Battery PackCharging UseReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter/Battery ChargerDew Formation Cleaning Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially AvailableUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press eDemo Mode on Demonstration ModeCanceling Demo Mode EMO MOD E O F FSymptom Possible cause Suggested solution Before Requesting ServicePower ModeProperly pp CardService Information For the U.S SpecificationsAC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0321TAZZ CamcorderSe aplica al adaptador de CA suministrado Guía de operación rápida en españolDeformar la videocámara o hacer que ésta funcione mal PrecaucionesLa compañía eléctrica local. Para los Utilícelo solamente Con un carritoProductos que van a ser utilizados con Energía de baterías u otras fuentes100 Notas acerca de la utilizació n de la pila de litioColocació n de la batería Carga de la bateríaConexió n de la alimentació n Cambio de medio102 Inserció n de un minivideocasete DVCierre la cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta Empleo del zoom Grabació n fá cil con la videocá mara en una cintaReproducció n de cinta Para detener la reproducció nReproducció n de tarjeta Grabació n con tarjeta104 Pulse el botón Still para iniciar la grabaciónModo fá cil FÁ CIL Modo TAPE-CAMERAModo TAPE-VCR 105Modo CARD-VCR Modo CARD-CAMERA106 Mode facile Facile Mode TAPE-CAMERAMode TAPE-VCR 107Mode CARD-VCR Mode CARD-CAMERA108 Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyUct, be sure it is insured and packaged securely Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey