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... RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. CAUTION If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be regulated due to capture those special moments. CAUTION (... TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your home video enjoyment and allow you will enhance your local authorities or the Electronics ...
... RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. BATTERY DISPOSAL CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. CAUTION If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be regulated due to capture those special moments. CAUTION (... TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from SHARP. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your home video enjoyment and allow you will enhance your local authorities or the Electronics ...
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...: 1-800-BE-SHARP CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a battery is required to insure compliance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Parents should install the lithium battery in a particular installation. Please note that this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to 90,000 (VL-WD650U) thin-film...
...: 1-800-BE-SHARP CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERY (MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY) If a battery is required to insure compliance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Parents should install the lithium battery in a particular installation. Please note that this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to 90,000 (VL-WD650U) thin-film...
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... safety purpose of power supply to the operating instructions. 12. Cleaning-Unplug this product near water-for future reference. 3. Do not use this product from battery power, or other sources, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. or near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; A product and...
... safety purpose of power supply to the operating instructions. 12. Cleaning-Unplug this product near water-for future reference. 3. Do not use this product from battery power, or other sources, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. or near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; A product and...
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... switch to CAMERA. To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back images, set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. Lock button Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set the Power switch to VCR. Switching the Media To use a mini DV cassette for recording ...set to OFF. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Align the - 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 completely until it locks into the groove. Turning the Power off Set the Power switch to OFF without...
... switch to CAMERA. To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back images, set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. Lock button Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set the Power switch to VCR. Switching the Media To use a mini DV cassette for recording ...set to OFF. 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Align the - 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 completely until it locks into the groove. Turning the Power off Set the Power switch to OFF without...
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... valid only in the U.S. Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L221n*1 AC adapter/ battery charger UADP-0321TAZZ*1 Power cord QACCD0031TAPZ DC cable QCNW-1957TAZZ Remote control RRMCG0100TASA AA battery for remote control K 2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video cable (RCA type) QCNW-... 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. ix ...
... valid only in the U.S. Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT-L221n*1 AC adapter/ battery charger UADP-0321TAZZ*1 Power cord QACCD0031TAPZ DC cable QCNW-1957TAZZ Remote control RRMCG0100TASA AA battery for remote control K 2 CR2025 type lithium battery Audio/video cable (RCA type) QCNW-... 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. ix ...
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For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). accessories. x Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L221n Extended-life battery pack BT-L441n Zoom microphone VR-5MCN Note: The listed model names are for U.S.
For optional and additional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharp-usa.com). accessories. x Optional Accessories Standard-life battery pack BT-L221n Extended-life battery pack BT-L441n Zoom microphone VR-5MCN Note: The listed model names are for U.S.
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... 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 On-screen Display 14 Setting the Area, Date and Time 15 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ... Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 20 Zooming 21 Tips on Recording Positions 21 Remaining Recording Time Display 22 Remaining Battery Power Display 22 Playback Tape Playback 23 Volume Control 23 Watching the Playback on a TV 24 Video Search 25 Still 25 Selecting the Camcorder ...
... 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 On-screen Display 14 Setting the Area, Date and Time 15 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording ... Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode 20 Zooming 21 Tips on Recording Positions 21 Remaining Recording Time Display 22 Remaining Battery Power Display 22 Playback Tape Playback 23 Volume Control 23 Watching the Playback on a TV 24 Video Search 25 Still 25 Selecting the Camcorder ...
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Operation References Left view Viewfinder [p. 18] Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 55] LCD monitor [p. 19] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 19] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13] Diopter adjustment [p. 18] Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] Bottom view Card slot cover ;; Tripod socket 2
Operation References Left view Viewfinder [p. 18] Zoom microphone mounting hole [p. 55] LCD monitor [p. 19] LCD monitor OPEN release button [p. 19] Lithium battery compartment door [p. 13] Diopter adjustment [p. 18] Power source PUSH release button [pp. 10, 11] Power source mounting surface [pp. 10, 11] Shoulder strap loop [p. 17] Bottom view Card slot cover ;; Tripod socket 2
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...Insert a cassette (see page 12). TAPE END The tape has reached the end. DEW L AMP 7 DEW L AMP The battery is about to have it with a new cassette (see page 10). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to end. CASSE T T E NOT RE CORDA BL E. E JECT THE CASSE TTE. TAB TAPE END The video... cassette is between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be removed (see page 91). Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see...
...Insert a cassette (see page 12). TAPE END The tape has reached the end. DEW L AMP 7 DEW L AMP The battery is about to have it with a new cassette (see page 10). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to end. CASSE T T E NOT RE CORDA BL E. E JECT THE CASSE TTE. TAB TAPE END The video... cassette is between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be removed (see page 91). Replace it with a fully charged battery pack (see...
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... Power switch to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into the groove. Pressing the battery (2), slide it is fully charged. 3 Slide the battery pack in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 100 160 100... until it between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). 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 and 20°C). Then, remove the AC plug of the power ...
... Power switch to the AC power socket on the AC adapter/ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into the groove. Pressing the battery (2), slide it is fully charged. 3 Slide the battery pack in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 100 160 100... until it between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). 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 and 20°C). Then, remove the AC plug of the power ...
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... 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. Power source PUSH release button Power source... mounting surface 3 Align the - Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing ...
... 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. Power source PUSH release button Power source... mounting surface 3 Align the - Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing ...
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...supply for a long period of time. 11 Connect the supplied power cord to OFF. 2 Lift up , and the camcorder is used to charge the battery pack. Power source PUSH release button Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. DC ...from a power outlet by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may damage the tape by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable. Removing the DC cable while shooting or during playback may destroy the SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadble and unwritable. •...
...supply for a long period of time. 11 Connect the supplied power cord to OFF. 2 Lift up , and the camcorder is used to charge the battery pack. Power source PUSH release button Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. DC ...from a power outlet by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may damage the tape by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable. Removing the DC cable while shooting or during playback may destroy the SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadble and unwritable. •...
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...facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Close the compartment door by the cassette compartment door. Notes: • If the battery power is made , and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release 3 Press the W mark gently until it can... the center until the cassette holder clicks into place. It may be able to eject the cassette. Should this camcorder. 12 Replace the battery pack with this occur, loosen the hand strap and open the cassette compartment door. • A confirmation sound is pulled too tight,...
...facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Close the compartment door by the cassette compartment door. Notes: • If the battery power is made , and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release 3 Press the W mark gently until it can... the center until the cassette holder clicks into place. It may be able to eject the cassette. Should this camcorder. 12 Replace the battery pack with this occur, loosen the hand strap and open the cassette compartment door. • A confirmation sound is pulled too tight,...
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... the H side facing out. • Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or heat the lithium battery. • Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment clean, and then insert a new battery. • The lithium battery will last about one year under normal usage. 4 Replace the compartment door, and close it firmly until it clicks...
... the H side facing out. • Do not short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or heat the lithium battery. • Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment clean, and then insert a new battery. • The lithium battery will last about one year under normal usage. 4 Replace the compartment door, and close it firmly until it clicks...
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... Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2002 (JUN. 2. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM) in an area that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 13). • If you are in New York. Notes: • Before performing the procedure below, make sure that observes daylight...
... Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2002 (JUN. 2. 2002) and the time to 10:30 am (10:30 AM) in an area that the lithium battery has been installed (see page 13). • If you are in New York. Notes: • Before performing the procedure below, make sure that observes daylight...
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... and bottom of the hand strap, open the hand strap flap, perform the same procedure, and then attach the battery pack. 2 5 Loop Loop 3 6 Buckle 4 Buckle 7 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the grip strap and the hand strap flap. Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap...
... and bottom of the hand strap, open the hand strap flap, perform the same procedure, and then attach the battery pack. 2 5 Loop Loop 3 6 Buckle 4 Buckle 7 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the grip strap and the hand strap flap. Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap...
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... Note: • You can also watch the subject on the monitor. You can also fold the LCD monitor into place. Lock button Notes: • Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is completely opened. • When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it . • Close the LCD ...while recording. Power switch 3 Hold down . LCD monitor OPEN release button 90 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that you want to save battery power. • Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes difficult to rotate the LCD monitor vertically until it clicks into the camcorder with the...
... Note: • You can also watch the subject on the monitor. You can also fold the LCD monitor into place. Lock button Notes: • Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is completely opened. • When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it . • Close the LCD ...while recording. Power switch 3 Hold down . LCD monitor OPEN release button 90 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that you want to save battery power. • Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes difficult to rotate the LCD monitor vertically until it clicks into the camcorder with the...
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... to CAMERA. (The camcorder will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in TAPECAMERA mode Model VL-WD450U VL-WD650U Battery pack BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 Max. Media Selection switch Power switch To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button... to begin recording. REC To turn off Set the Power switch to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 20 Notes: • Battery power is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.) Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in the actual recording time compared ...
... to CAMERA. (The camcorder will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease of more than 50% in TAPECAMERA mode Model VL-WD450U VL-WD650U Battery pack BT-L221 BT-L441 BT-L221 BT-L441 Max. Media Selection switch Power switch To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button... to begin recording. REC To turn off Set the Power switch to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 20 Notes: • Battery power is left in Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.) Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times in the actual recording time compared ...
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...remaining time THE TAPE ENDS SOON. CHANGE THE CASSE TTE. Remaining Recording Time Display When the camcorder is displayed may appear sooner. Replace the battery pack. Basic Operations Remaining recording time indicator 3 0min SP To turn on and off the indicator, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button again....source, you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR. • In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may cause the camcorder to begin recording. • The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. TAPE END...
...remaining time THE TAPE ENDS SOON. CHANGE THE CASSE TTE. Remaining Recording Time Display When the camcorder is displayed may appear sooner. Replace the battery pack. Basic Operations Remaining recording time indicator 3 0min SP To turn on and off the indicator, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button again....source, you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR. • In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may cause the camcorder to begin recording. • The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. TAPE END...
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... comes into the frame. • Auto Focus may not work in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated. 1 2 Macro Shots This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images of different brands... from a distance, such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. Caution: • Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of small objects such as when you obtain the desired angle of the scene. OTHERS REMOT E ON SOUND OFF T I , then press r...
... comes into the frame. • Auto Focus may not work in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated. 1 2 Macro Shots This camcorder lets you shoot close-up images of different brands... from a distance, such as flowers and insects, or make title frames for your videos. Caution: • Do not use old and new batteries together or batteries of small objects such as when you obtain the desired angle of the scene. OTHERS REMOT E ON SOUND OFF T I , then press r...