Sharp VL-WD250U User Manual

VL-WD250U/hyou; 00/11/14/18:00LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDEROPERATION MANUALMODELVL-WD250UImportantModel No.: Serial No.:Please read this operation

ix•When the camcorder is not in use, remem-ber to remove the cassette tape, turn offthe power, and disconnect the camcorderfrom the power source.•Do n

xDV TechnologyDigital video, DV, is a revolutionary technologythat enables recording and playback of highquality images with the use of special digita

xiPart Names ... 1Quick Reference List ...4O

xiiUseful FeaturesFade In and Fade Out ... 33Quick Return ...

1Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.Left viewW/B (W

2Operation ReferencesLeft viewZoom microphonemounting hole [p. 50]LCD monitor [p. 17]LCD monitorOPEN releasebutton [p. 17]Lithium batterycompartment d

3Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesRight viewS-VIDEO socket[pp. 22, 56, 57]VIDEO jack[pp. 22, 56, 57]AUDIO L jack[pp. 22, 56, 57]AUDIO R jack[pp

4Operation ReferencesQuick Reference ListBelow are some examples of camcorder’s features.•To record the subject with higher-quality audio.— See page 2

5Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesOn-screen Display IndexFor details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.AUTOAUTOLI

6Operation ReferencesWarning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed for the first3 second

iThank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP.The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture thosespecial moments

7PreparationPreparationPreparationCharging the Battery PackCharge the battery pack with the supplied ACadapter/battery charger before use.POWER indica

8PreparationAttaching and Removing theBattery PackAttaching the Battery Pack1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF.Power switch2 Lift up the v

9PreparationPreparationPowering the Camcorderfrom an AC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/bat

10PreparationSAVERECSAVERECInserting and Removing aMini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the casse

11PreparationPreparationInstalling the Lithium MemoryBatteryInstalling the Lithium BatteryThe supplied lithium battery is used to store thememory of t

12PreparationENGL ISHLANGUAGEFRANÇAISESPAÑOLREMOTESOUNDTIME CODETC OUTDEMO MOD ELANGUAGEENGL ISHOTHERSSET [ BUTTON]Selecting the Language forthe On

13PreparationPreparationMENU/DISPLAY buttonPower switchOperation buttonLCD monitor OPENrelease buttonDISPLAYSETTING12H 24HCLOCK SETJAN.12 00AM:1 2001.

14Preparation12H24HDISPLAYSETTING12H 24HCLOCK SET24H21H24HDISPLAYSETTING12H 24HOFFDATEDATE+TIMECLOCK SETDISPLAYDATE+TIMESP50min2002.203MA:01JUN.Changi

15PreparationPreparationAdjusting the Hand Strap1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and thegrip strap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand thro

16PreparationUsing the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using the electronicLCD viewfinder. You can also watch playbackthrough the viewfinder.View

iiWARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica-tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could voi

17PreparationPreparationUsing the LCD MonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made. You can alsowatch the subject on t

18Basic OperationsEasy Camera Recording inFull Auto Mode• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described on pages 7 through 17to prepare

19Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic OperationsZoomingZooming allows you to move visually closer toor farther from a subject without physicallychan

20Basic OperationsRemaining Recording TimeDisplayWhen the camcorder is recording in CAMERAmode, an on-screen indicator displays theapproximate remaini

21Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic OperationsPlaybackThe LCD monitor screen functions as a handyplayback monitor. Nothing needs to beconnected, allowing

22Basic OperationsWatching the Playback on aTVYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback.Jack cover1 Open the j

23Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic OperationsVideo SearchThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape.Operation butto

24Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesUsing the ControlsThe following controls on the camcorder canbe used to select and operate the variousfunctions, setti

25Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesSelecting the User ModeThis camcorder features three user modes forcamera recording functions. The selectableitems on

26Useful FeaturesUsing the Menu ScreensThe menu screens can be used to adjust thevarious settings of camcorder.Lock button1 Hold down the Lock buttona

iiiIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSproduct on a bed, sofa, rug, or othersimilar surface. This product should notbe placed in a built-in installation suchas abookc

27Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesRecording in LP (Long PlayRecording) ModeThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording

28Useful FeaturesSelecting the 16-bit AudioRecording ModeThis camcorder allows you to select betweenthe 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes.The ca

29Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesSetting the Digital ZoomYou can select from among four different zoomranges: 1–26K (optical zoom), 26–

30Useful FeaturesGamma BrightnessCompensationWhen the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded normally. Thegamma brightness co

31Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesGain-upWhen you are recording in a dark or poorly-illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed onthe scr

32Useful FeaturesNight Recording (Cat’s Eye)The night recording function allows you torecord the subject in darkness. This is usefulwhen you want to r

33Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesFade In and Fade OutThe fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image and sound in or out at th

34Useful FeaturesQuick ReturnWhen you have been playing back what youhave recorded, and wish to quickly return torecording from the end of the last re

35Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesStill RecordingYou can record still images of subjects withnormal sound by selecting one of two stillr

36Useful FeaturesStill Recording Effect (PHOTOSHOT)You can use a still recording effect to recordthe still images. A still picture is recordedfollowin

iv15. Power Lines—An outside antennasystem should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits, or w

37Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesAuto FocusThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,which is designed to focus on most types ofsubjec

38Useful Features90180Remote sensor16 ft(5 m)Approximate operatingrange of remote controlREC START/STOP button [p. 18]ZOOM W/T buttons[pp. 19, 51]REW

39Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesLetting the Subject Monitorthe ShotOpen the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that the scree

40Useful FeaturesPlayback Functions with theRemote ControlThese playback functions can be operatedusing the supplied remote control. (See pages37 and

41Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful FeaturesUsing the Time CodeThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 frame =

42Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesCamera RecordingManual ExposureThe camcorder is preset to Auto Exposuremode, which automatically chooses the optim

43Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesSubject is too dark.Manual FocusAuto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubject in the situation

44Advanced Features7 Press d or y (1) to focus on thesubject, then press e (2).8 Press e.9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button toturn off the menu screen.•“

45Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features1/10,000 sec.1/4,000 sec.1/2,000 sec.1/1,000 sec.1/500 sec.1/250 sec.1/100 sec.1/60 sec.VariableSe

46Advanced FeaturesRecommended Shutter SpeedsThe faster the shutter speed, the darker thepicture becomes. Select the most appropriateshutter speed for

vQuick Operation GuidePlease consult this operation manualfurther for details on these and otherfunctions of your camcorder.SAVERECSAVERECCharging the

47Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesWhite Balance LockThe color of the subject on the screen tends tolook different depending on the l

48Advanced FeaturesScene setting indicatorScene Menu (Program AE)You can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the best results for a

49Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesDigital Picture EffectsThese digital picture effects let you record thesubject with a more dramati

50Advanced FeaturesMounting holeUsing the Zoom Microphone(Optional Accessory)With the optional zoom microphone VR-5MCN,you can record audio according

51Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesPlayback ZoomThe playback zoom function allows you tomagnify the playback picture up to 10 times itsorigin

52Advanced FeaturesGAMMA/BRIGHTER buttonGamma PlaybackThe gamma playback function improves theplayback picture by increasing the brightnessof the subj

53Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesPlayback EffectsPlayback effects can be used to create aninteresting scene transition between a stillimage

54Advanced FeaturesPicture Effect PlaybackThese picture effects let you play back imageswith a more dramatic effect.Type of Picture EffectsB/W: The pi

55Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesDarker BrighterPicture/BacklightAdjustmentsIf the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlighting or ot

56Advanced FeaturesRecordingEditingVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from your tape,or transposing one sequence

viEasy Camera Recording1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted.2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up theviewfinder.3 Hold down the Lock buttonand set the

57Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesRecording from an ExternalSourceYou can use this camcorder to record or editvideos from another source, su

58Advanced FeaturesVideo equipmentwith DV terminal(e.g. DV camcorder)Editing with the DV Terminal(IEEE1394)This camcorder enables you to perform digit

59Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing FeatureYou can add narration to recordings made withthis camcorder, while preserving the ori

60Advanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start audio dubbing.2 Press y t

61Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesSelecting the Audio PlaybackModeYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1+2•12-bit r

62Advanced FeaturesConfiguring Software forPC ConnectionThis camcorder can transfer still playbackimages in VCR mode or still images in CAM-ERA mode t

63Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesUsing the SoftwareFor tips on how to use the optional VideoCapture Software VR-PK50E, refer to theoperatio

64AppendixPosition the subject inthe center.Focus manually when youneed to position thesubject off center (seepages 43 and 44).Light from behind Backl

65AppendixAppendixMini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes withthe i mark.• This camcorder can

66AppendixBattery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use. The batte

viiSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L221n*AC adapter/battery chargerUADP-0321TAZZ*Power cordQACCD0031TAPZDC cableQCNW-1957TAZZRemote controlRRMCG010

67AppendixAppendixAC Adapter/Battery Charger• The AC adapter/battery charger may interferewith reception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, li

68AppendixDirty Video HeadsUsing the camcorder when the video tape isdirty may cause the heads to clog, producingnoise on the recorded image or preven

69AppendixAppendixDemonstration ModeYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.If the demonstration appears on

70AppendixBefore Requesting ServiceBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.PowerCAMERA modeVCR modeSymptomNo powe

71AppendixAppendixVCR modeGeneralSymptomCannot play back, rewindor fast forward tape.Video noise in image.Cassette will not eject.Viewfinder picture i

72AppendixSpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: NTSC standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

73Guía de operación rápida en españolCarga de la batería1 Conecte el cable de alimentaciónsuministrado al zócalo de alimentaciónde CA del adaptador de

74Botón de abertura delmonitor LCD (OPEN) 90AUDIO12+AUDIO12+Grabación fácil con lavideocámara1 Asegúrese de que se encuentreinsertado un casete.4 Pul

75Guía de operación rápida en españolCuando se selecciona “ESPAÑOL” como idioma de la visualización en pantalla aparecen lassiguientes visualizaciones

76Les affichages sur écran suivants apparaissent lorsque “FRANÇAIS” est sélectionné pour lalangue de l’affichage.Affichages sur écran en françaisAUTOA

viiiOptional AccessoriesStandard-lifebattery packBT-L221nExtended-lifebattery packBT-L441nZoom microphoneVR-5MCNNote: The listed model names are for U

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VL-WD250U/hyou; 00/11/14/18:00LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDEROPERATION MANUALMODELVL-WD250UImportantModel No.: Serial No.:Please read this operation