Sharp VL-WD250U manual

VL-WD250U/hyou; 00/11/14/18:00 LIQUID CR Y ST AL DISPLA Y CAMCORDER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VL-WD250U Important Model No.: Serial No.: Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on th[...]

i Thank you for purchasing this camcor der from SHARP . The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to captur e those special moments. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder’ s features, so that you will get the most out of it. The video techniques section will help you fully enjoy the [...]

ii W ARNING — FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica- tions to this equipment not expressly appr oved by the manufacturer could void the user ’ s authority to operate this equipment. NO TE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules[...]

iii IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer ’ s instructions have been adher ed to. 11. Power Sources — This pr oduct should be operated only from the type of po[...]

iv 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power cir cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme car e should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir cuits as contact wit[...]

v Quic k Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of your camcorder . SAVE REC SAVE REC Charging the Battery P ack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the A C power soc ket on the AC adapter/ battery charger , and inser t the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the s mark on the batter [...]

vi Easy Camera Recording 1 Make sure that a cassette is inserted. 2 Remov e the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder . 3 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to CAMERA. 4 Press the REC ST ART/ST OP button to begin recording. Lock button RE C Power Zoom control T ape Playback 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button ( 1 ), and op[...]

vii Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT -L221 n * AC adapter/ battery charger UADP-0321T AZZ* Power cord QACCD0031T APZ DC cable QCNW-1957T AZZ Remote control RRMCG0101T ASA AA batter y for remote contr ol K 2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video cable (RCA type) QCNW-2016T AZZ Lens cap GCOVH1271T ASA Shoulder strap UBNDS0010T ASA * The part nu[...]

viii Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT -L221 n Extended-life battery pack BT -L441 n Zoom microphone VR-5MCN Note: The listed model names are for U.S. accessories. For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer , call the Sharp Accesso- ries and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’ s website (http:[...]

ix • When the camcorder is not in use, remem- ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power , and disconnect the camcorder from the po wer source. • Do not aim the lens at the sun. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor scr een, whether or not recor ding is in progr ess, as it may damage the CCD sensor or[...]

x D V T echnology Digital video, DV , is a revolutionary technology that enables recor ding and playback of high quality images with the use of special digital features pr eviously unavailable with conven- tional analog formats. • High horizontal resolution Detailed, accurate images with the highest level of horizontal resolution for home use. ?[...]

xi P ar t Names ............................................................... 1 Quick Ref erence List ................................................. 4 On-screen Displa y Index ........................................... 5 W ar ning Indicators .................................................... 6 Contents Operation References Preparation Basic[...]

xii Useful Features F ade In and F ade Out ............................................. 33 Quick Return ........................................................... 34 Edit Search ............................................................. 34 Still Recording ......................................................... 35 Still Recording Eff ect (PHO[...]

1 Operation References Operation References P art Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets. Left view W/B (White Balance) button [ p. 47 ] CA T’S EYE switch [ p. 32 ] Lens hood Zoom lens Remote sensor [ p. 37 ] Stereo micr ophone [ p. 59 ] GAMMA/BRIGHTER button [ pp. 30, 31, 52 ] AUTO ON/OFF button[...]

2 Operation References Left view Zoom microphone mounting hole [ p. 50 ] LCD monitor [ p. 17 ] LCD monitor OPEN release button [ p. 17 ] Lithium battery compartment door [ p. 11 ] Viewfinder [ p. 16 ] Diopter adjustment [ p. 16 ] Power source PUSH release button [ pp. 8, 9 ] Power source mounting surface [ pp. 8, 9 ] Shoulder strap loop [ p. 15 ] B[...]

3 Operation References Operation References Right view S-VIDEO socket [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] VIDEO jack [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] AUDIO L jack [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] AUDIO R jack [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] STILL button [ pp. 35, 36 ] Power Zoom Wide angle/ T elephoto control [ p. 19 ]/ VOLume control [ p. 21 ] Jack cover [ pp. 22, 56, 57 ] RECord ST ART/STOP button [ p. [...]

4 Operation References Quic k Reference List Below are some examples of camcor der ’ s features. • T o recor d the subject with higher -quality audio. — See page 28 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • T o recor d powerful close-up images. — See page 29 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • T o recor d a backlit subject . — See page 3[...]

5 Operation References Operation References On-screen Displa y Index For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. AU TO AU TO LI G H T SP 1 2 bit 30 min M AN . FO CUS EX P OS U R E SHU T . SP E E D P I C . EFFE CT SCE NE M ENU F ADE QK. RE TUR N MA NU AL S E T PHOT O SNAP DG T L Z OO M SN AP E F F. TA PE S PEE D CA M[...]

6 Operation References W arning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. Display ed for the first 3 seconds Display ed after 3 seconds Description of warning There is no video cassette in the camcor der . Insert a cassette (see page 10 ). IN S E RT A CA SS E T TE. BAT T ERY I S TO O LO W . PR OT EC[...]

7 Preparation Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery P ack Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use. POWER indicator Note: • Remove the DC cable fr om the AC adapter/ battery charger when charging the battery pack. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the A C power soc ket on the AC adapter/ battery ch[...]

8 Preparation Attaching and Remo ving the Battery Pac k Attaching the Battery P ack 1 Make sure that the P ower switch is set to OFF . Power switch 2 Lift up the vie wfinder . Power source mounting surface 3 Align the - mark on the side of the battery pack with the q mark on the camcorder ( 1 ), and slide the battery pack do wn completely until it [...]

9 Preparation Preparation P owering the Camcor der fr om an A C Outlet Y ou can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use with this camcorder , and should not be used as a power supply for other camco[...]

10 Preparation SA VE REC SA VE REC Inserting and Removing a Mini D V Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the pow er source to the camcorder , then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compar tment door . • A confirmation sound is made, and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically . Cassette compartment d[...]

11 Preparation Preparation Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium Battery The supplied lithium battery is used to store the memory of the date and time settings. 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button ( 1 ) and open the LCD monitor ( 2 ). 2 Open the lithium battery compar tment door using the tip of a ballpoint pen or oth[...]

12 Preparation ENG L I SH LA N G UA GE F RAN Ç AI S ESPA Ñ OL RE M O T E SOUND TI M E C O D E TC O UT D E MO MO D E LA N G UA GE EN G L I SH OTHERS SET [ BU T T O N] Selecting the Language f or the On-screen Displa y This camcorder allows you to choose fr om among English, French or Spanish for the on- screen display language. MENU/DISPLA Y butto[...]

13 Preparation Preparation MENU/DISPLA Y button Power switch Operation button LCD monitor OPEN release button DIS P LA Y SE T T I NG 12H 24 H CLOC K SE T JA N . 12 00 A M : 1 2001 . SE T T I NG DIS P LA Y SE T T I NG 12H 24 H CLOC K SE T JUN. 12 00 A M : 1 2001 . SE T T I NG JUN. 12 00 A M : 2 2 001 . SE T T I N G Setting the Date and Time Example:[...]

14 Preparation 12H 24H DIS P LA Y SE T T I NG 12H 24 H CLOC K SE T 24 H 2 1H 2 4 H DIS P LA Y SE T T I NG 12H 24 H OF F DA TE DA TE + TI M E CLOC K SE T DIS P L A Y DA T E + TI M E SP 50 min 2 0 0 2 . 2 0 3M A : 0 1 JU N. Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode 1 After perf orming step 9 above , press d or y ( 1 ) to select “ 12H/24H ” , and then pre[...]

15 Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap ( 1 ) and the grip strap ( 2 ). 2 Loosen the grip strap , pass your right hand through the loop , and put your thumb on the REC ST ART/ST OP button. Then, pull the grip strap tight until it fits snugly . 3 Seal the velcro f asteners of the grip strap and the hand str ap [...]

16 Preparation Using the Viewfinder Y ou can record the subject using the electronic LCD viewfinder . Y ou can also watch playback through the viewfinder . Viewfinder Power switch 1 Lift up the vie wfinder . Note: • Y ou can raise the viewfinder to aim the camcorder better depending on your position. Lock button Closing the viewfinder Lower the v[...]

17 Preparation Preparation Using the LCD Monitor Y ou can use the LCD monitor to play back recor dings that you have made. Y ou can also watch the subject on the LCD monitor while recor ding. Power switch LCD monitor 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button ( 1 ), and open the LCD monitor to a 90 ° angle to the camcorder body ( 2 ). 90 2 Adjust[...]

18 Basic Operations Easy Camera Recor ding in Full A uto Mode • Before you start recor ding, perfor m the operations described on pages 7 through 17 to prepar e your camcorder for r ecording. Basic Operations Camera Recor ding Power switch REC ST ART/ STOP button 1 Remov e the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder . 2 Hold down the Loc k button an[...]

19 Basic Operations Camera Recording Basic Operations Zooming Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. Zooming in (when you want to center attention on the subject) Wide angle T ele- photo Zooming out (when you want to show the surroundings) T o zoom in Push the Power Zoom co[...]

20 Basic Operations Remaining Recor ding Time Displa y When the camcorder is r ecording in CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. Remaining recording time indicator SP 30 min T o turn off the indicator , press the MENU/ DISPLA Y button again. Notes: • The remaining recording time indicator app[...]

21 Basic Operations Playbac k Basic Operations Pla yback The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy playback monitor . Nothing needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen play- back with the sound through the built-in speaker . Basic Operations Pla yback Operation button Power switch 1 Open the LCD monitor and adjust the angle (see page 17).[...]

22 Basic Operations W atching the Pla yback on a TV Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback. Jack cover 1 Open the jack co v er on the camcorder . 2 Connect the camcorder to y our TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/video cable , as shown. POWER TV/VCR SET UP CHANNEL REC PLAY STOP/ EJECT PAUSE /STILL 3 T [...]

23 Basic Operations Playbac k Basic Operations Video Searc h The video search function makes it easy to search for a desir ed scene on the tape. Operation button 1 During playbac k, press r (or e ) on the Operation b utton. • The playback picture fast forwar ds (or reverses). AU DIO 12 + 2 When y ou find the desired scene , press y to return to n[...]

24 Useful Features Useful Features Using the Controls The following controls on the camcor der can be used to select and operate the various functions, settings and on-screen displays. MENU/DISPLA Y button P ower switch T o turn the power on, hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR. Power switch Operation button T o turn[...]

25 Useful Features Useful Features Selecting the User Mode This camcorder featur es three user modes for camera recor ding functions. The selectable items on the menu screen ar e differ ent depending on the user mode. User mode A uto mode (A UT O): Lets you adjust all menu settings except manual settings. Manual mode (MANU AL): Lets you adjust all [...]

26 Useful Features Using the Menu Screens The menu screens can be used to adjust the various settings of camcorder . Lock button 1 Hold down the Loc k button and set the P ower s witch to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button until the menu screen appears. 3 Press d or y ( 1 ) on the Operation button to select the desired men u screen, th[...]

27 Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features Recor ding in LP (Long Play Recor ding) Mode This camcorder allows you to r ecord in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for appr oximately 50% more r ecording time with the same pictur e quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recor ding) mode. Recording mode indicator Useful Features Camera Recor ding 1 [...]

28 Useful Features Selecting the 16-bit A udio Recor ding Mode This camcorder allows you to select between the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recor ding modes. The camcorder normally recor ds audio in the 12-bit audio recor ding mode. For higher -quality audio recor ding, select the 16-bit audio recor ding mode. Audio recor ding mode indicator 1 Set the c[...]

29 Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features Setting the Digital Zoom Y ou can select from among four different zoom ranges: 1 – 26 K (optical zoom), 26 – 50 K (digital zoom), 26 – 100 K (digital zoom) or 26 – 780 K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to recor d powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zoo[...]

30 Useful Features Gamma Brightness Compensation When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recor ded normally . The gamma brightness compensation function improves the pictur e by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button In CAMERA mode, press th[...]

31 Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features Gain-up When you are r ecording in a dark or poorly- illuminated location, “ LIGHT ” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to r ecord a brighter picture. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button Note: • At locations where lighting is adequate, “ LIGHT ” will not appear . The gain-up function[...]

32 Useful Features Night Recording (Cat’ s Eye) The night recor ding function allows you to recor d the subject in darkness. This is useful when you want to recor d subjects at night, e.g. a nocturnal animal. CA T ’ S EYE switch Note: • Use Night Recording when “ LIGHT ” is displayed. Do not use in a bright location such as outdoors in br[...]

33 Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features F ade In and F ade Out The fade function allows you to gradually bring the image and sound in or out at the beginning or end of a scene for creating scene transi- tions. This is especially effective for indicating a dramatic change in scenery . Fade in Setting Fade Mode 1 Set the camcorder to CAME[...]

34 Useful Features Quic k Return When you have been playing back what you have recor ded, and wish to quickly return to recor ding from the end of the last r ecorded scene, use the quick return function. Operation button 1 In Recording Standby mode , press the MENU/DISPLA Y button until the men u screen appears. 2 Select T , then press r on the Ope[...]

35 Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features Still Recording Y ou can record still images of subjects with normal sound by selecting one of two still recor ding modes. T ype of Still Recording modes SNAP: A still picture is r ecorded for 6 seconds. STILL: A continuous still image is recor ded. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button until the menu [...]

36 Useful Features Still Recording Eff ect (PHO T O SHO T) Y ou can use a still recording effect to r ecord the still images. A still picture is r ecorded following the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing. Setting a still recor ding effect 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button until the menu screen ap[...]

37 Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features A uto Focus The camcorder is pr eset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on whatever is in the center of the scene. Always keep the subject in the center of the scene. T ripod Notes: • If no subject is [...]

38 Useful Features 90 180 Remote sensor 16 ft (5 m) Approximate operating range of remote contr ol REC ST ART/STOP button [ p. 18 ] ZOOM W/T buttons [ pp. 19, 51 ] REW button [ p. 21 ] PLA Y button [ p. 21 ] FF button [ p. 21 ] P AUSE/STILL button [ pp. 23, 40 ] STOP button [ p. 21 ] SLOW button [ p. 40 ] Advance/reverse buttons [ p. 40 ] Shift but[...]

39 Useful Features Camera Recording Useful Features Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot Open the LCD monitor and rotate it 180° vertically so that the screen faces the other way and the subject can monitor the shot while you are recor ding with the viewfinder . If the camcorder is steadied, you can r ecord yourself in the scene by watching yourse[...]

40 Useful Features Pla yback Functions with the Remote Contr ol These playback functions can be operated using the supplied remote contr ol. (See pages 37 and 38 for use of the remote contr ol.) SLOW button Useful Features Pla yback PLA Y button P AUSE/STILL button Advance/reverse buttons Rever se Playbac k The reverse playback function allows you [...]

41 Useful Features Playbac k Useful Features Using the Time Code The time code shows the hour , minute and second of recor ding, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). This is automati- cally recor ded along with the subject. Y ou can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in both VCR and CAMERA modes. Frame number*[...]

42 Advanced Features Adv anced Features Camera Recor ding Manual Exposure The camcorder is pr eset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and back- ground, however , you may not be able to recor d a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure [...]

43 Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features Subject is too dark. Manual Focus Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below . In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually . 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2 Press the A UTO ON/OFF b utton to select Manual mode. 3 Pr[...]

44 Advanced Features 7 Press d or y ( 1 ) to f ocus on the subject, then press e ( 2 ). 8 Press e . 9 Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button to turn off the menu screen. •“ MF ” is displayed. Manual focus indicator T o cancel Manual Focus mode After perfor ming step 4 above, select “ AUTO ” , then press e . Notes: • The camcorder may not be abl[...]

45 Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features 1/10,000 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. V ariable Setting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However , depending on the subject or situ[...]

46 Advanced Features Recommended Shutter Speeds The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appr opriate shutter speed for the ambient light. Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed • Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still recor ding function (see page 35) to recor d higher quality still images of fast-mov[...]

47 Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features White Balance Loc k The color of the subject on the screen tends to look differ ent depending on the lighting condition. The camcorder is pr eset to Auto White Balance mode, which automatically adjusts the hue of the picture for the curr ent lighting condition. Auto White Balance may not work[...]

48 Advanced Features Scene setting indicator Scene Menu (Pr ogram AE) Y ou can set the camcorder to the shooting mode that will create the best r esults for a specific situation. Just select one of four scene settings shown below . The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture qua[...]

49 Adv anced Features Camera Recording Advanced Features Digital Picture Effects These digital picture ef fects let you recor d the subject with a more dramatic ef fect. T ype of Digital Picture Effects B/W: T o record in black-and-white. SEPIA: T o record in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. MOSAIC: T o record a pictur e divided up[...]

50 Advanced Features Mounting hole Using the Zoom Micr ophone (Optional Accessory) With the optional zoom microphone VR-5MCN, you can recor d audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens for producing the optimum sound. Y ou can also set the zoom microphone to r ecord only sounds at a distance. Mounting the Zoom Microphone 1 Align the moun[...]

51 Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features Pla yback Zoom The playback zoom function allows you to magnify the playback picture up to 10 times its original size and to shift the magnified picture by using the remote contr ol (see pages 37 and 38 for use of the remote contr ol). ZOOM buttons Adv anced Features Pla yback Shift buttons 1 During[...]

52 Advanced Features GAMMA/BRIGHTER button Gamma Playbac k The gamma playback function improves the playback picture by incr easing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. During playback, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. •“ GAMMA1 ” appears, and the picture becomes brighter . T o obtai[...]

53 Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features Pla ybac k Effects Playback effects can be used to cr eate an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during play- back. T ype of Playbac k Effects O VERLAP: A still image fades out as the next image fades in, replacing the pr evious image. The two scenes momentari[...]

54 Advanced Features Picture Effect Pla yback These picture ef fects let you play back images with a more dramatic ef fect. T ype of Picture Effects B/W: The picture is displayed in black-and- white. SEPIA: The picture is displayed in sepia color similar to that of an old photograph. MOSAIC: The picture is divided up into tiles. • The example scr[...]

55 Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features Darker Brighter Picture/Bac klight Adjustments If the picture is dif ficult to see due to ambient lighting or other factors, adjust the monitor picture settings. Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button until the menu screen appears. • The example screens for this feature ar e for CA[...]

56 Advanced Features Recording Editing Video editing lets you r efine your videos by removing unwanted sequences fr om your tape, or transposing one sequence with another . This camcorder lets you monitor the sour ce program on the built-in LCD monitor without having to connect it to an external TV or video monitor . Connect the camcorder to a VCR [...]

57 Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features Recor ding from an External Source Y ou can use this camcorder to record or edit videos from another sour ce, such as a VCR, TV , or video disc player . Connect the camcorder to the sour ce equip- ment with the supplied audio/video cable, as shown. Notes: • If the source equipment has only one aud[...]

58 Advanced Features Video equipment with DV terminal (e.g. DV camcorder) Editing with the D V T erminal (IEEE1394) This camcorder enables you to perform digital video editing. Connect the camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using a commer - cially available DV cable. A DV cable is able to transfer all dubbing signals including video an[...]

59 Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features A udio Dubbing Feature Y ou can add narration to recordings made with this camcorder , while preserving the original audio and video recor dings. Microphone f or Audio Dubbing Y ou can use the built-in stereo microphone to recor d narration. Note: • Audio dubbing cannot be perfor med via the DV te[...]

60 Advanced Features A udio Dubbing 1 Pla y back the recorded Mini D V cassette and locate the tape position where y ou wish to star t audio dubbing. 2 Press y to pause pla yback. 3 Press the MENU/DISPLA Y button until the menu screen appears. 4 Select V , then press r on the Operation b utton. Select “ A UDIO DUB ” ( 1 ), then press r ( 2 ). ?[...]

61 Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features Selecting the A udio Playbac k Mode Y ou can select any of the following audio playback modes. A udio 1+2 • 12-bit recor ding in stereo (Audio 1 and Audio 2 channels) • 16-bit recor ding in stereo (left and right channels) A udio 1 • 12-bit recor ding in stereo (Audio 1 channel only) • 16-bi[...]

62 Advanced Features Configuring Software f or PC Connection This camcorder can transfer still playback images in VCR mode or still images in CAM- ERA mode to a personal computer by using the optional Video Captur e Software VR-PK50E. System Requirements • IBM PC/A T or compatible with Intel b Pentium b 133 MHz or faster processor • Microsoft W[...]

63 Adv anced Features Playbac k Advanced Features Using the Software For tips on how to use the optional Video Capture Softwar e VR-PK50E, refer to the operation manual located on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Follow the steps below to open the PDF file containing the manual. 1 Inser t the CD-R OM of the optional Video Capture Software VR-PK50E into th[...]

64 Appendix Position the subject in the center . Focus manually when you need to position the subject off center (see pages 43 and 44). Light from behind Backlighting Appendix Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting • Position the subject in the center of the scene. When you are using auto focus, whatever is in the center of the scene is kep[...]

65 Appendix Appendix Mini D V Cassette Precautions when using a Mini D V cassette • Be sure to use only Mini D V cassettes with the i mark. • This camcorder can recor d and play back using Mini D V cassettes with cassette memory , b ut it cannot record or play bac k this memory . • T o record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette labeled for use[...]

66 Appendix Battery Pac k This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery pack. Charging • Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state. • Charge the battery pack between 50 ° F and 86 ° F (10 ° C and 30 ° C). • Fully charge the battery pack. U[...]

67 Appendix Appendix A C Adapter/Batter y Charger • The AC adapter/battery charger may inter fer e with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter/charger . • The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it. • Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapte[...]

68 Appendix Dir ty Video Heads Using the camcorder when the video tape is dirty may cause the heads to clog, producing noise on the recor ded image or preventing the image from being r ecorded at all. If the video heads become clogged, the v indicator appears on the screen. Contact the nearest SHARP service center or your dealer for further advice.[...]

69 Appendix Appendix Demonstration Mode Y ou can watch a brief demonstration of the special camcorder featur es in Demo mode. If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder . 5 Press d or y to select “ON”, then press e . Note: • The demonstration is only[...]

70 Appendix Bef ore Requesting Service Before calling for service, please check the following tr oubleshooting table. P ower CAMERA mode VCR mode Symptom No power . REC ST ART/STOP button does not work. Power suddenly turns off. Auto focus does not work. Bright subject produces wide vertical lines. Automatically zooms out without operating Power Zo[...]

71 Appendix Appendix VCR mode General Symptom Cannot play back, rewind or fast forward tape. Video noise in image. Cassette will not eject. Viewfinder picture is hard to see. LCD monitor picture is hard to see. Cannot edit to con- nected video equipment. Remote control does not function. P ossible cause Position at beginning or end of tape. Dirty v[...]

72 Appendix Specifications Camcorder Signal System: NTSC standard Recording System: 2 r otar y heads, helical scanning system Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode) T ape Speed: SP mode: 18.812 mm/second LP mode: 12.555 mm/second Pickup Device: 1 ⁄ 4 " (6.4 mm, ef fective size: 4.5 m[...]

73 Guía de operación rápida en español Carga de la batería 1 Conecte el cable de alimentación suministrado al zócalo de alimentación de CA del adaptador de CA/cargador de baterías, y enchuf e la clavija de CA en una toma de corriente. 2 Alinee la marca s de la batería con la marca a del cargador ( 1 ) e introduzca la batería guiándola e[...]

74 Botón de abertura del monitor LCD (OPEN) 90 AU DIO 12 + AU DIO 12 + Grabaci ó n f á cil con la videoc á mara 1 Aseg ú rese de que se encuentre inser tado un casete. 4 Pulse el bot ó n REC ST ART/ST OP para iniciar la grabaci ó n. 2 Quite la tapa del objetiv o y lev ante el visor . 3 Mantenga pulsado el bot ó n de bloqueo y ponga el inter[...]

75 Gu í a de operaci ó n r á pida en espa ñ ol Cuando se selecciona “ ESP A Ñ OL ” como idioma de la visualizaci ó n en pantalla aparecen las siguientes visualizaciones indicadas a continuaci ó n. Visualizaciones en pantalla en espa ñ ol AUTO M. AUTO M. LU Z SP 1 2 bits 30 m EN FO.M AN U. EXPOS I C I Ó N VEL. OBTURA EF. IM AG EN M EN ?[...]

76 Les affichages sur é cran suivants apparaissent lorsque “ FRAN Ç AIS ” est s é lectionn é pour la langue de l ’ affichage. Afficha ges sur é cran en fran ç ais AU TO AU TO LU MI . SP 1 2 bits 30 min MA N . FO C U S E X POS I T I ON VIT . O B T U R M EN U I M AGE M EN U SCE NE FO ND U RE TOUR REGL. M AN UE L FO N D U IN ST A N T A N E[...]

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VL-WD250U/hyou; 00/11/14/18:00 LIQUID CR Y ST AL DISPLA Y CAMCORDER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VL-WD250U Important Model No.: Serial No.: Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on th[...]