Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual Useful Features Camera Recording, Turning Off the DIS Function

Useful Features

Camera Recording

Selecting the 16-bit Audio	Digital Image Stabilization
Recording Mode	(DIS)

Useful Features

This camcorder allows you to select between the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes. The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

3 Select U, then press r on the Opera- tion button. Select “AUDIO MODE” (1), then press r (2).

AUD I O SE T
	AUD I O MODE	1 2 bit
	Z OOM M I C	1 6 bit
	W I ND

4 Press d or y to select “16bit”, then press e.

AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

•The audio recording mode indicator changes from “12bit” to “16bit”.

Audio recording mode indicator

AU TO

1 6 bit

The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is factory preset to on to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in close- up shots.

AU TO

DIS indicator

Note:

•The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking.

Turning Off the DIS Function

When image shaking does not occur (e.g. when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn off the DIS function. The picture will appear more natural when the DIS function is off.

1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode.

2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.

3 Select T, then press ron the Operation button. Select “DIS” (1), then press r (2).

MANUAL S E T

MAN. F OCUS

SHU T. SP E E D

E XPOSURE

P I C. E F F E C T

SC E NE MENU

F ADE
QK. RE T URN
D I S	ON
	O F F

4 Press d or y to select “OFF”, then press e.

To return to 12-bit audio recording mode

Select “12bit” in step 4 above.

Note:

•When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 68).

D I S O F F

5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

•The z indicator is turned off.

To return to DIS mode

Select “ON” in step 4 above.

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