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Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD250U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features ;;;;;; Important 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 the bottom of Demo mode. Appendix Please read this information. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 69 for use of the unit.
Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD250U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features ;;;;;; Important 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 the bottom of Demo mode. Appendix Please read this information. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 69 for use of the unit.
VLWD250U Operation Manual
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... may be regulated due to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. The camcorder will get the most out of it. This symbol alerts the user that you ... considerations. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your dealer. i Please read this camcorder from a SHARP service center of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Important...
... may be regulated due to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. The camcorder will get the most out of it. This symbol alerts the user that you ... considerations. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your dealer. i Please read this camcorder from a SHARP service center of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Important...
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...to operate this equipment. These limits are subject to insure compliance with Part 15 of SHARP that any interference received, including interference that this does not affect your camcorder's performance. *Specifications are designed to which can be determined by turning the equipment off...a very high technology product with more of blue, green, red, or black. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies with FCC regulations for help. NOTE The camcorder's LCD panel is required to change without notice. Operation is the intent of the FCC Rules....
...to operate this equipment. These limits are subject to insure compliance with Part 15 of SHARP that any interference received, including interference that this does not affect your camcorder's performance. *Specifications are designed to which can be determined by turning the equipment off...a very high technology product with more of blue, green, red, or black. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies with FCC regulations for help. NOTE The camcorder's LCD panel is required to change without notice. Operation is the intent of the FCC Rules....
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... slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place (2). Inserting a Mini DV Cassette 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with ... socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the s mark on the side of your camcorder. REC SAVE 3 Press the W mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into...
... slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place (2). Inserting a Mini DV Cassette 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with ... socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 2 Align the s mark on the side of your camcorder. REC SAVE 3 Press the W mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into...
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... e (or r) on -screen picture. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. vi Zooming Push the Power Zoom control to the camcorder body (2). AUDIO1+2 Power Zoom control 5 Press y to begin recording. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that a cassette is inserted. 2 Remove the lens cap, and...
... e (or r) on -screen picture. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to VCR. vi Zooming Push the Power Zoom control to the camcorder body (2). AUDIO1+2 Power Zoom control 5 Press y to begin recording. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that a cassette is inserted. 2 Remove the lens cap, and...
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If this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of these areas, the part numbers may be different. vii ... (RCA type) QCNW-2016TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1271TASA Shoulder strap UBNDS0010TASA * The part numbers for the AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack. and Latin America.
If this camcorder are valid only in the U.S. Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of these areas, the part numbers may be different. vii ... (RCA type) QCNW-2016TAZZ Lens cap GCOVH1271TASA Shoulder strap UBNDS0010TASA * The part numbers for the AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack supplied with this camcorder was purchased outside of the supplied AC adapter/battery charger and battery pack. and Latin America.
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.... • When shooting in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.). Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to form on . To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it in dark places, avoid sudden brightly lit objects or light sources, such as it to hard shocks or strong... smoke, steam or moisture. Otherwise, the image may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in a well-ventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to...
.... • When shooting in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.). Such environments can cause malfunctions or cause mildew to form on . To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it in dark places, avoid sudden brightly lit objects or light sources, such as it to hard shocks or strong... smoke, steam or moisture. Otherwise, the image may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in a well-ventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to...
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... DV cassette DV cassette 8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be used with an ME tape. Note: • This camcorder reproduces the highest picture quality when used . It is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Clear images with virtually no color contamination Provides three... times the color resolution of this camcorder. 8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette The "DV" trademark can only be used on Sharp models). patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited...
... DV cassette DV cassette 8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be used with an ME tape. Note: • This camcorder reproduces the highest picture quality when used . It is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Clear images with virtually no color contamination Provides three... times the color resolution of this camcorder. 8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette The "DV" trademark can only be used on Sharp models). patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited...
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... References Part Names 1 Quick Reference List 4 On-screen Display Index 5 Warning Indicators 6 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack 7 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 8 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 9 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 10 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 11 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display...
... References Part Names 1 Quick Reference List 4 On-screen Display Index 5 Warning Indicators 6 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack 7 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 8 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 9 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 10 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 11 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display...
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...See page 29 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To record a backlit subject. - Operation References Quick Reference List Below are made when you operate the camcorder. - See page 28 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. - See page 49 (Setting the Confirmation... Sounds) • To enlarge any part of camcorder's features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. - See page 32 (Night Recording) • To quickly return the tape to...
...See page 29 (Setting the Digital Zoom) • To record a backlit subject. - Operation References Quick Reference List Below are made when you operate the camcorder. - See page 28 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. - See page 49 (Setting the Confirmation... Sounds) • To enlarge any part of camcorder's features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. - See page 32 (Night Recording) • To quickly return the tape to...
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... on the screen, follow the specified instructions. DEW DEW L AMP L AMP Note: •N indicates a flashing display. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it with a new cassette (see page 10). There is defective and should be removed (see page 68). E JECT THE CASSE... a cassette (see page 10). TAPE END The tape has reached the end. Wait for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. THE TAPE ENDS SOON. The tape is close to the end of warning I S TOO LOW. CHANGE THE CAS SE T T...
... on the screen, follow the specified instructions. DEW DEW L AMP L AMP Note: •N indicates a flashing display. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it with a new cassette (see page 10). There is defective and should be removed (see page 68). E JECT THE CASSE... a cassette (see page 10). TAPE END The tape has reached the end. Wait for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. THE TAPE ENDS SOON. The tape is close to the end of warning I S TOO LOW. CHANGE THE CAS SE T T...
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...it locks into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up . Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until it (2). POWER indicator AC power socket To power outlet 2 Align the s mark on the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger...continuous recording time listed above. • The charging time and recording time may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs. Notes: • Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 68°F (10°C ...
...it locks into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up . Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until it (2). POWER indicator AC power socket To power outlet 2 Align the s mark on the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger...continuous recording time listed above. • The charging time and recording time may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs. Notes: • Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 68°F (10°C ...
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...video head drum, potentially causing damage to OFF. 4 Lower the viewfinder. Use of other batteries may present a risk of the battery pack with this camcorder. Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to the tape. • Remove ...the battery pack from the camcorder if you remove the battery pack during recording or playback, the tape will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs with the q mark on ...
...video head drum, potentially causing damage to OFF. 4 Lower the viewfinder. Use of other batteries may present a risk of the battery pack with this camcorder. Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to the tape. • Remove ...the battery pack from the camcorder if you remove the battery pack during recording or playback, the tape will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs with the q mark on ...
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...the AC adapter if you remove the DC cable during recording or playback, the tape will not use with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the connecting plate down completely until it out (2). 4 Lower the viewfinder. If you will remain wound around the video... cable connecting plate Note: • When the AC adapter/battery charger is supplied power. Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Removing the DC cable from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter...
...the AC adapter if you remove the DC cable during recording or playback, the tape will not use with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the connecting plate down completely until it out (2). 4 Lower the viewfinder. If you will remain wound around the video... cable connecting plate Note: • When the AC adapter/battery charger is supplied power. Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Removing the DC cable from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter...
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.... It may be able to fully retract. Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door completely. 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards,...cassette holder is made , and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Close the compartment door by the cassette compartment door. Should this camcorder. 10 Cautions: • Do not try to close the cassette holder in the cassette holder. • Do not apply force to ...
.... It may be able to fully retract. Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door completely. 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards,...cassette holder is made , and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Close the compartment door by the cassette compartment door. Should this camcorder. 10 Cautions: • Do not try to close the cassette holder in the cassette holder. • Do not apply force to ...
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... RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. 3 Insert the lithium battery into the compartment with a new CR2025 lithium battery when the time indicator of the camcorder starts 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). LCD monitor...
... RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. 3 Insert the lithium battery into the compartment with a new CR2025 lithium battery when the time indicator of the camcorder starts 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). LCD monitor...
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...3 in "Setting the Language". • The menu screen is displayed in English. LCD monitor OPEN release button Changing the Language 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 3 Select I SH Preparation Operation button Setting the Language When using the...language selected. 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. 12 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This camcorder allows you to choose from among English, French or Spanish for the on-screen display by performing the procedure below. 1 Press the ...
...3 in "Setting the Language". • The menu screen is displayed in English. LCD monitor OPEN release button Changing the Language 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 3 Select I SH Preparation Operation button Setting the Language When using the...language selected. 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. 12 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This camcorder allows you to choose from among English, French or Spanish for the on-screen display by performing the procedure below. 1 Press the ...
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... loop, and put your right hand through the buckle, as shown below. Tabs 2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your thumb on the lens when the camcorder is not in the way. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the cap. Then, pull the grip strap tight until it through the... loop on the hand strap so that the cap will not get in use. Caution: • Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the strap and thread it fits snugly. Preparation Preparation...
... loop, and put your right hand through the buckle, as shown below. Tabs 2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your thumb on the lens when the camcorder is not in the way. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the cap. Then, pull the grip strap tight until it through the... loop on the hand strap so that the cap will not get in use. Caution: • Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the strap and thread it fits snugly. Preparation Preparation...
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... monitor (see page 39). • Be sure to close the viewfinder after use excessive force when moving the viewfinder. • Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. Notes: • The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is displayed both in the viewfinder and on your eyesight when...
... monitor (see page 39). • Be sure to close the viewfinder after use excessive force when moving the viewfinder. • Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. Notes: • The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is displayed both in the viewfinder and on your eyesight when...
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... the monitor is open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the LCD screen surface. • Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen facing down the Lock button and set the Power switch to see in use. • Use a soft cloth to rotate the ... the on-screen picture. • The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically. 180 90 Note: • You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the LCD monitor while recording. You can also watch the subject on the monitor. Lock button...
... the monitor is open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the LCD screen surface. • Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen facing down the Lock button and set the Power switch to see in use. • Use a soft cloth to rotate the ... the on-screen picture. • The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically. 180 90 Note: • You can also fold the LCD monitor into the camcorder with the screen facing out for watching playback on the LCD monitor while recording. You can also watch the subject on the monitor. Lock button...