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Please retain this operation manual are located on the line below the model number and serial number which are based upon the VL-WD450U. Operation References Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD450U VL-WD650U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features SmartMedia Card Features ;;;;;; Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 93 for use...
Please retain this operation manual are located on the line below the model number and serial number which are based upon the VL-WD450U. Operation References Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD450U VL-WD650U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features SmartMedia Card Features ;;;;;; Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 93 for use...
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..., DO NOT REMOVE COVER. This symbol warns the user of mercury. Thank you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this camcorder from a SHARP service center of it. Disposal of these materials 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. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that can cause dangerous electric shocks.
..., DO NOT REMOVE COVER. This symbol warns the user of mercury. Thank you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this camcorder from a SHARP service center of it. Disposal of these materials 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. Please read this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the camcorder's features, so that can cause dangerous electric shocks.
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...used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can overheat and rupture. NOTE The camcorder's LCD panel is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B computing equipment. These limits...Co., Ltd. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a battery is required to operate this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to radio communications. A...
...used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can overheat and rupture. NOTE The camcorder's LCD panel is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B computing equipment. These limits...Co., Ltd. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: 1-800-BE-SHARP CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a battery is required to operate this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to radio communications. A...
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... to OFF. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Align the - v Turning the Power on these and other functions of the battery pack with the a mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down the Lock button and set to CAMERA. To use a mini DV cassette for details on Media Selection switch Power... switch To use the playback and editing functions, hold down completely until it locks into place (2). mark on the side of your camcorder. Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to OFF without pressing the Lock button.
... to OFF. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Align the - v Turning the Power on these and other functions of the battery pack with the a mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down the Lock button and set to CAMERA. To use a mini DV cassette for details on Media Selection switch Power... switch To use the playback and editing functions, hold down completely until it locks into place (2). mark on the side of your camcorder. Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to OFF without pressing the Lock button.
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... SAVE 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as it clicks into place. Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the power switch is set to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Card slot cover 3 Open the card slot cover in as far as...
... SAVE 4 Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot as it clicks into place. Inserting a SmartMedia Card 1 Make sure that the power switch is set to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. Card slot cover 3 Open the card slot cover in as far as...
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.... LCD monitor OPEN release button 90 Lock button 5 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. Zooming Push the Power Zoom control to the camcorder body (2).
.... LCD monitor OPEN release button 90 Lock button 5 Press the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. Zooming Push the Power Zoom control to the camcorder body (2).
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... and set the Power switch to CAMERA. 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2). LCD monitor OPEN release button 90 Lock button 5 Press the STILL button to begin recording. Lock button 5 Press e or r on -screen picture. 3 Set the...
... and set the Power switch to CAMERA. 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2). LCD monitor OPEN release button 90 Lock button 5 Press the STILL button to begin recording. Lock button 5 Press e or r on -screen picture. 3 Set the...
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...™ card*2 SmartMedia card protective case Zoom microphone RMICC0098TAZZ Windscreen *1 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. *2 Including 2 index labels and 4 write-protect seals. If this...
...™ card*2 SmartMedia card protective case Zoom microphone RMICC0098TAZZ Windscreen *1 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. *2 Including 2 index labels and 4 write-protect seals. If this...
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... a well-ventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder in a cold environment, the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after the power is turned on. Bumping or striking the unit ...on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas. • Be aware of the temperature and humidity. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is not a malfunction. Be particularly careful when recording outside. • When shooting in ...
... a well-ventilated location. • Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to attach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder in a cold environment, the LCD monitor screen often appears less bright immediately after the power is turned on. Bumping or striking the unit ...on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas. • Be aware of the temperature and humidity. Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is not a malfunction. Be particularly careful when recording outside. • When shooting in ...
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...Reference List 4 On-screen Display Index 5 Warning Indicators 7 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack 9 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 13 Selecting the Language for the ...Display 22 Playback Tape Playback 23 Volume Control 23 Watching the Playback on a TV 24 Video Search 25 Still 25 Selecting the Camcorder Mode 26 Using the Controls 27 Selecting the User Mode 28 Using the Menu Screens 29 Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long ...
...Reference List 4 On-screen Display Index 5 Warning Indicators 7 Preparation Charging the Battery Pack 9 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack 10 Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 13 Selecting the Language for the ...Display 22 Playback Tape Playback 23 Volume Control 23 Watching the Playback on a TV 24 Video Search 25 Still 25 Selecting the Camcorder Mode 26 Using the Controls 27 Selecting the User Mode 28 Using the Menu Screens 29 Camera Recording Recording in LP (Long ...
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... Brightness Compensation) or page 51 (Manual Exposure) • To record subjects at night, e.g. Operation References Quick Reference List Below are made when you operate the camcorder. - See page 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. - See page 35 (Night Recording) • To quickly...
... Brightness Compensation) or page 51 (Manual Exposure) • To record subjects at night, e.g. Operation References Quick Reference List Below are made when you operate the camcorder. - See page 31 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) • To record powerful close-up images. - See page 35 (Night Recording) • To quickly...
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... Description of the viewfinder and the LCD screen. E J ECT THE CASSE TTE. Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. THE TAPE ENDS SOON. DEW L AMP 7 DEW L AMP The battery is defective and... should be indicated by F displayed in the camcorder. The tape is close to the end of warning, rotate the monitor back to end. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 92). To check ...
... Description of the viewfinder and the LCD screen. E J ECT THE CASSE TTE. Dew has formed inside the camcorder. Wait for the first 3 seconds Displayed after this warning appears, the camcorder automatically turns off. THE TAPE ENDS SOON. DEW L AMP 7 DEW L AMP The battery is defective and... should be indicated by F displayed in the camcorder. The tape is close to the end of warning, rotate the monitor back to end. Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 92). To check ...
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...DATA PROT ECTED You are corrupted or recorded in a format which is inserted. MEMORY CARD READ ERROR The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder (see page 77). CANNOT STORE DAT A The SmartMedia card cannot record any more images. Format the card to record images on the card. ...C ARD MEMORY C ARD PROT ECTED The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is full and cannot store any data due to use it with this camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (see page 81) or replace the card with a new one (see page 80). Operation References Displayed for 5 seconds Description of...
...DATA PROT ECTED You are corrupted or recorded in a format which is inserted. MEMORY CARD READ ERROR The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder (see page 77). CANNOT STORE DAT A The SmartMedia card cannot record any more images. Format the card to record images on the card. ...C ARD MEMORY C ARD PROT ECTED The SmartMedia card is not inserted or is full and cannot store any data due to use it with this camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (see page 81) or replace the card with a new one (see page 80). Operation References Displayed for 5 seconds Description of...
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...time LCD open 100 200 90 180 Max. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off. 3 Remove the battery pack and store it locks into place. • The CHARGE... 200 90 180 • The chart specifies the approximate times in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 100 160 100 160 Max. This may vary depending on... with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs.
...time LCD open 100 200 90 180 Max. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off. 3 Remove the battery pack and store it locks into place. • The CHARGE... 200 90 180 • The chart specifies the approximate times in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 100 160 100 160 Max. This may vary depending on... with the supplied AC adapter/battery charger before use. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs.
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...pack with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it unreadable and unwritable. • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery... packs with this camcorder. Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING ...
...pack with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it unreadable and unwritable. • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. • Use only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery... packs with this camcorder. Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING ...
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... should not be used as a power supply for a long period of time. 11 Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Power source PUSH release button Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS ... and take it to charge the battery pack. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use the camcorder for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into place (2). Removing the ...
... should not be used as a power supply for a long period of time. 11 Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Power source PUSH release button Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS ... and take it to charge the battery pack. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use the camcorder for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into place (2). Removing the ...
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...1 above, then take out the cassette. Preparation 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, and... with a fully charged one. • See page 88 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use the camcorder for the cassette holder to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Cautions: • Do...
...1 above, then take out the cassette. Preparation 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, and... with a fully charged one. • See page 88 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use the camcorder for the cassette holder to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Cautions: • Do...
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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). Preparation Preparation...
... 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). Preparation Preparation...
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... below. 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1) and open the LCD monitor (2). LCD monitor OPEN release button Changing the Language 1 Set the camcorder to turn off the menu screen. 14 OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH Operation button ... the first time, select the desired language for the on the Operation button. Preparation Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This camcorder allows you to select the desired language, then press e (2). L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH FRANÇ A I S ESPAÑOL SE T [ BUT TON] OTHERS REMOT E SOUND...
... below. 1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1) and open the LCD monitor (2). LCD monitor OPEN release button Changing the Language 1 Set the camcorder to turn off the menu screen. 14 OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH Operation button ... the first time, select the desired language for the on the Operation button. Preparation Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display This camcorder allows you to select the desired language, then press e (2). L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH FRANÇ A I S ESPAÑOL SE T [ BUT TON] OTHERS REMOT E SOUND...
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.... 4 Draw the strap in the buckle, then feed the end of the strap through the loop, and put your thumb on the lens when the camcorder is not in the way. REC START/STOP button 3 Seal the velcro fasteners of the lens cap to the loop on the left side of... the hand strap flap. Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and the grip strap (2). 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. When attaching...
.... 4 Draw the strap in the buckle, then feed the end of the strap through the loop, and put your thumb on the lens when the camcorder is not in the way. REC START/STOP button 3 Seal the velcro fasteners of the lens cap to the loop on the left side of... the hand strap flap. Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and the grip strap (2). 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. When attaching...