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Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual Gamma Brightness, Compensation, To obtain a brighter picture

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Useful Features

Camera Recording

Gamma Brightness	To obtain a brighter picture
Compensation	Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.
	• The x indicator appears.

Features

When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working.

GAMMA

AUT O

Note:

•When the x indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter.

To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA” disappears.

Useful

AUT O

GAMMA

AUT O

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Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual To obtain a brighter picture, To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation

Contents

See page 93 for use of Demo mode Model No Serial NoThank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapterSpecifications are subject to change without notice Sharp CamcorderTrademarks Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Charging the Battery Pack Turning the Power onAttaching the Battery Pack Switching the MediaInserting a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a SmartMedia Card Close the card slot coverEasy Camera Recording on Tape Tape PlaybackZooming Quick Operation GuideCard Recording Card PlaybackViii Press the Still button to begin recordingSupplied Accessories Optional Accessories Precautions Do not aim the lens at the sunContents Contents Features SmartMedia CardAppendix XivPart Names Remote sensor pButton pp Open releaseOperation References Pp , 65Jack cover pp , 67 ReferencesQuick Reference List Operation ReferencesTAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR modeEasy mode p On-screen Display IndexCARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR modeAS S E T T E Setting see How the card is inserted seeCard with a new one see SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the formatExtending battery pack life PreparationMax 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 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassetteInstalling the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Setting the Language Selecting the Language forOn-screen Display Changing the LanguageSetting the Area, Date and Time 0 0 AMChanging to the 24-hour Time Mode Displaying the Date and Time of RecordingSE T T I NG SP L AY DA T E + T I MEAdjusting the Hand Strap Using the Lens Cap Open the hand strap flap 1Grip strap Strap as shown below Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing the viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitorTo turn the power off Camcorder is now ready to record Recording Standby modeTo pause recording Basic OperationsBasic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time DisplayEnd Volume Control Watching the Playback in the ViewfinderTo stop playback Watching the Playback on a About the S-video socketVideo Search StillBasic Operations Playback To return to normal playback, press y againSelecting the Camcorder Mode TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR modeCARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR mode Useful FeaturesUsing the Controls Useful FeaturesPower switch MENU/DISPLAY buttonSelecting the User Mode User modeUsing the Menu Screens To turn off the menu screenPress d or y 1 to select Desired menu item, then press rRecording Mode To return to SP modeRecording in LP Long Play AP E SP E E D LPUseful Features Camera Recording To return to 12-bit audio recording modeTo return to DIS mode Turning Off the DIS FunctionSetting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlyPress d or y to select 50, 100 or 780, then press e Select OFF in aboveTo cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma BrightnessCompensation To obtain a brighter pictureTo cancel the gain-up function Gain-upTo cancel Night Recording Set the CAT’S EYE switch to OFFNight Recording Cat’s Eye Quick Return Edit SearchQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Setting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out AdeonTo cancel Fade mode Select OFF in in Setting Fade ModeWide Screen To use Fade Out onlySelecting Still Recording Mode Using Still RecordingTo cancel the still image Still Recording on TapeUsing Photo SHOT, 9 Frames or 16 Frames mode Still Recording EffectsSnap E F F . PHO T O SHO T Selecting a still recording effectUseful Features Camera Recording Using P-IN-P mode To cancel still recording effectsTo pause recording on tape To turn off the inset imageSet the Power switch to Camera Letting the Subject MonitorShot Subject is displayedAuto Focus Using the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Macro ShotsOperating the Remote Control Remo T E onVOL. +/L buttons p FF button pp Stop button pp Slow button pPlayback Functions with the Remote Control Frame AdvanceReverse Playback SlowUsing the Time Code OU TME Code D I SP . on Displaying the time code on a TV during playbackPress e to display the focus setting screen Manual FocusTo cancel Manual Focus mode Advanced FeaturesPress d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press e Press eSetting the Shutter Speed Advanced Features Camera RecordingTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter SpeedsSituation Recommended To cancel Manual Exposure mode Press e to display the exposure settingManual Exposure ScreenTo cancel White Balance Lock White Balance LockAim the lens at a white object Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to set the white balance lockTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture EffectsType of Digital Picture Effects Type of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE SC E NE Menu SportUsing the Zoom Microphone Optional Accessory Selecting Zoom Microphone ModeOOM M I C AUT O Mounting the Zoom MicrophoneSetting the Confirmation Sounds Type of Confirmation Sound SettingsTo cancel Windbreak WindbreakTime Zone Chart World ClockAre a Camcorder while travelling anywhereArea Table Area number Area name Countries or areasTo reset to standard time Selecting Daylight Saving TimeDY L T SAV E on To cancel Playback Zoom Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle Advanced Features Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackTo cancel Multiple Strobe Playback Gamma PlaybackUsing Playback Effect To cancel the playback effectPlayback Effects Type of Playback EffectsTo cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Picture/Backlight Adjustments Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the Backlight Press d or y to select AUTO, Normal or BRIGHT, then press eEditing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing Recording from an External Source To Record from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation buttonSet the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode Editing with the DV TerminalIEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentAudio Dubbing Feature Normal recording modeAudio Dubbing mode Microphone for Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingTo quit audio dubbing Press eSelecting the Audio Playback Mode AUD I OYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Audio 1+2Configuring Software for PC Connection Connecting the camcorder to a Personal ComputerInstalling the Software System RequirementsUsing the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect your print settings, then click OK Language File nameInserting a SmartMedia Card Removing a SmartMedia CardNumber of shots taken Number of shots remaining Lock button Selecting the Picture Resolution RE C Mode NormalSmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Type of resolution settingsRecording with the Self-timer Formatting a SmartMedia CardAvailable Operations during Full- screen Display Press y Selected image is displayed in full- screenTo return to a thumbnail of the images, press d SmartMedia Card Features Playback Slide Show PlaybackTo stop Slide Show Playback To cancel the protection setting Press y to set the protection R indicator appearsPress y to cancel the protection R indicator disappears Delete-protectionDeleting One Stored Image Press e or r to select the image to Be deletedDeleting All Stored Images Press y to delete all the imagesPrint Order About DpofAssigning Print Order to an Image To cancel the print order for an image To cancel the print order for all imagesM indicators are turned off Assigning Print Order to All ImagesTransferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer Adapters for the SmartMedia CardImage Folders and File Names DVC00001.JPG Still image DVC00002.JPGUseful Information Hints for Better ShootingLighting Tips on good lightingHigh horizontal resolution Appendix DV TechnologyDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recordingPrecautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasurePrecautions on handling SmartMedia card AppendixSmartMedia Card Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging UseAC Adapter/Battery Charger Replacing the Fluorescent LampDew Formation Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available CleaningUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press eDemonstration Mode Demo Mode onCanceling Demo Mode EMO MOD E O F FBefore Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionPower ModeCard Properly ppSpecifications Service Information For the U.SAC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0321TAZZ CamcorderGuía de operación rápida en español Se aplica al adaptador de CA suministradoPrecauciones Deformar la videocámara o hacer que ésta funcione malUtilícelo solamente Con un carrito La compañía eléctrica local. Para losProductos que van a ser utilizados con Energía de baterías u otras fuentesNotas acerca de la utilizació n de la pila de litio 100Carga de la batería Colocació n de la bateríaConexió n de la alimentació n Cambio de medioInserció n de un minivideocasete DV 102Cierre la cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta Grabació n fá cil con la videocá mara en una cinta Empleo del zoomReproducció n de cinta Para detener la reproducció nGrabació n con tarjeta Reproducció n de tarjeta104 Pulse el botón Still para iniciar la grabaciónModo TAPE-CAMERA Modo fá cil FÁ CILModo TAPE-VCR 105Modo CARD-CAMERA Modo CARD-VCR106 Mode TAPE-CAMERA Mode facile FacileMode TAPE-VCR 107Mode CARD-CAMERA Mode CARD-VCR108 Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain ServiceUct, be sure it is insured and packaged securely Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey