Inserting a SmartMedia Card

SmartMedia Card Features

Camera Recording

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card (Commercially available)

1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF.

2 Open the LCD monitor.

Card slot cover

5 Close the card slot cover.

Removing a SmartMedia Card

Perform steps 1 and 2 above, and then pull the SmartMedia card straight out as shown below.

3 Open the card slot cover in the direction of the arrow.

Note:

• Be sure not to apply pressure to the card slot cover, as the camcorder may not record the still image properly.

4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below, and push it in as far as it will go.

Features

SmartMedia Card

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Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual Inserting a SmartMedia Card, Removing a SmartMedia Card

Contents

See page 93 for use of Demo mode Model No Serial No Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapter Sharp Camcorder Specifications are subject to change without noticeTrademarks Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Charging the Battery Pack Turning the Power onAttaching the Battery Pack Switching the Media Inserting a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a SmartMedia Card Close the card slot cover Easy Camera Recording on Tape Tape PlaybackZooming Quick Operation Guide Card Recording Card PlaybackViii Press the Still button to begin recording Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories Precautions Do not aim the lens at the sun Contents Contents Features SmartMedia CardAppendix Xiv Part Names Remote sensor p Button pp Open release Operation References Pp , 65Jack cover pp , 67 References Quick Reference List Operation References TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR modeEasy mode p On-screen Display Index CARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR mode AS 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 format Preparation 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 and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Battery Installing the Lithium Memory BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Setting the Language Selecting the Language forOn-screen Display Changing the Language Setting the Area, Date and Time 0 0 AM Changing 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 ME Open 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 Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitor To turn the power off Camcorder is now ready to record Recording Standby modeTo pause recording Basic Operations Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Recording Time Display Remaining Battery Power DisplayEnd Watching the Playback in the Viewfinder Volume ControlTo stop playback Watching the Playback on a About the S-video socket Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback To return to normal playback, press y again Selecting the Camcorder Mode TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR modeCARD-CAMERA mode CARD-VCR mode Useful Features Using the Controls Useful FeaturesPower switch MENU/DISPLAY button Selecting the User Mode User mode Using the Menu Screens To turn off the menu screenPress d or y 1 to select Desired menu item, then press r Recording Mode To return to SP modeRecording in LP Long Play AP E SP E E D LP Useful Features Camera Recording To return to 12-bit audio recording modeTo return to DIS mode Turning Off the DIS Function Setting the Digital Zoom To use optical zoom onlyPress d or y to select 50, 100 or 780, then press e Select OFF in above To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma BrightnessCompensation To obtain a brighter picture To cancel the gain-up function Gain-up Set 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 Setting Fade Mode Using Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Adeon To cancel Fade mode Select OFF in in Setting Fade ModeWide Screen To use Fade Out only Selecting Still Recording Mode Using Still RecordingTo cancel the still image Still Recording on Tape Using Photo SHOT, 9 Frames or 16 Frames mode Still Recording EffectsSnap E F F . PHO T O SHO T Selecting a still recording effect Useful Features Camera Recording Using P-IN-P mode To cancel still recording effectsTo pause recording on tape To turn off the inset image Set the Power switch to Camera Letting the Subject MonitorShot Subject is displayed Auto Focus Using the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Macro Shots Operating the Remote Control Remo T E onVOL. +/L buttons p FF button pp Stop button pp Slow button p Playback Functions with the Remote Control Frame AdvanceReverse Playback Slow Using the Time Code OU TME Code D I SP . on Displaying the time code on a TV during playback Press e to display the focus setting screen Manual Focus To cancel Manual Focus mode Advanced FeaturesPress d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press e Press e Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter SpeedTo return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Recommended Shutter Speeds Tips on Using the Manual Shutter SpeedSituation Recommended To cancel Manual Exposure mode Press e to display the exposure settingManual Exposure Screen To cancel White Balance Lock White Balance LockAim the lens at a white object Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to set the white balance lock Digital Picture Effects To cancel the digital picture effectType of Digital Picture Effects Type of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE SC E NE Menu Sport Using the Zoom Microphone Optional Accessory Selecting Zoom Microphone ModeOOM M I C AUT O Mounting the Zoom Microphone Setting the Confirmation Sounds Type of Confirmation Sound SettingsTo cancel Windbreak Windbreak Time Zone Chart World ClockAre a Camcorder while travelling anywhere Area Table Area number Area name Countries or areas Selecting 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 Advanced Features Playback To cancel Gamma PlaybackTo cancel Multiple Strobe Playback Gamma Playback Using Playback Effect To cancel the playback effectPlayback Effects Type of Playback Effects Picture Effect Playback To cancel 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 e Cutting Unwanted Sequences EditingTo stop editing Recording from an External Source To Record from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation button Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode Editing with the DV TerminalIEEE1394 To Record from Video Equipment Audio Dubbing Feature Normal recording modeAudio Dubbing mode Microphone for Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingTo quit audio dubbing Press e Selecting the Audio Playback Mode AUD I OYou can select any of the following audio playback modes Audio 1+2 Configuring Software for PC Connection Connecting the camcorder to a Personal ComputerInstalling the Software System Requirements Using the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect your print settings, then click OK Language File name Inserting a SmartMedia Card Removing a SmartMedia Card Number of shots taken Number of shots remaining Lock button Selecting the Picture Resolution RE C Mode NormalSmartMedia Card Features Camera Recording Type of resolution settings Recording with the Self-timer Formatting a SmartMedia Card Press 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 To cancel the protection setting Press y to set the protection R indicator appearsPress y to cancel the protection R indicator disappears Delete-protection Deleting One Stored Image Press e or r to select the image to Be deleted Deleting All Stored Images Press y to delete all the images About Dpof Print OrderAssigning 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 Images Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer Adapters for the SmartMedia CardImage Folders and File Names DVC00001.JPG Still image DVC00002.JPG Useful Information Hints for Better ShootingLighting Tips on good lighting High horizontal resolution Appendix DV TechnologyDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recording Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection To protect recordings against acciden- tal erasure Appendix Precautions on handling SmartMedia cardSmartMedia Card Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging Use Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp AC Adapter/Battery ChargerDew Formation Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available CleaningUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press e Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onCanceling Demo Mode EMO MOD E O F F Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solutionPower Mode Card Properly pp Specifications Service Information For the U.SAC Adapter/Battery Charger UADP-0321TAZZ Camcorder Guía de operación rápida en español Se aplica al adaptador de CA suministrado Precauciones Deformar la videocámara o hacer que ésta funcione mal Utilícelo solamente Con un carrito La compañía eléctrica local. Para losProductos que van a ser utilizados con Energía de baterías u otras fuentes Notas acerca de la utilizació n de la pila de litio 100 Carga de la batería Colocació n de la bateríaConexió n de la alimentació n Cambio de medio 102 Inserció n de un minivideocasete DVCierre 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 n Grabació n con tarjeta Reproducció n de tarjeta104 Pulse el botón Still para iniciar la grabación Modo TAPE-CAMERA Modo fá cil FÁ CILModo TAPE-VCR 105 Modo CARD-VCR Modo CARD-CAMERA106 Mode TAPE-CAMERA Mode facile FacileMode TAPE-VCR 107 Mode CARD-VCR Mode CARD-CAMERA108 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