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Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. Operation References Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD450U VL-WD650U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features SmartMedia Card Features ;;;;;; Please read this information. Important For assistance in this... on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450U. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 93 for use of Demo mode. • The images of the VIEWCAM in reporting...
Please retain this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. Operation References Preparation LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD450U VL-WD650U OPERATION MANUAL Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features SmartMedia Card Features ;;;;;; Please read this information. Important For assistance in this... on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450U. Model No.: Serial No.: • See page 93 for use of Demo mode. • The images of the VIEWCAM in reporting...
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..., and expand your home video enjoyment and allow you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. The video techniques section will help you will...Disposal of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of it. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The camcorder will get the most out of adapter from SHARP. This symbol warns the user of mercury. Thank you to capture those special moments. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin...
..., and expand your home video enjoyment and allow you for Consumers in the literature accompanying this camcorder from a SHARP service center of your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. The video techniques section will help you will...Disposal of these materials may be replaced, obtain the same type of it. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The camcorder will get the most out of adapter from SHARP. This symbol warns the user of mercury. Thank you to capture those special moments. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This Product utilizes tin...
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... 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to take out batteries or install them. 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 a trademark of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies...
... 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to take out batteries or install them. 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 a trademark of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Sharp Camcorder This device complies...
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... on these and other functions of the arrow (3) until it locks into place (2). Turning the Power on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it in the direction of your camcorder. Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to CAMERA. Lock button To use the camera recording...
... on these and other functions of the arrow (3) until it locks into place (2). Turning the Power on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it in the direction of your camcorder. Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the supplied power cord to CAMERA. Lock button To use the camera recording...
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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. W mark Chipped corner Contact area 5 Close the card slot cover. REC SAVE 4 ...
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. W mark Chipped corner Contact area 5 Close the card slot cover. REC SAVE 4 ...
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... release button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to T (1) (telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side. Zooming Push the Power Zoom control to the camcorder body (2). AUDIO1+2 Power Zoom control vii 6 Press y to the desired point. AUDIO1+2 To stop playback Press d. REC 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that...
... release button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to T (1) (telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side. Zooming Push the Power Zoom control to the camcorder body (2). AUDIO1+2 Power Zoom control vii 6 Press y to the desired point. AUDIO1+2 To stop playback Press d. REC 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that...
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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). Selection Frame 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Press y. 100- 0003 12 NORMAL 100- 0003 CARD NORMA L 3 10 viii Lock button 5 Press e or r on -screen picture. 3 Set the Media Selection...
... 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). Selection Frame 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Press y. 100- 0003 12 NORMAL 100- 0003 CARD NORMA L 3 10 viii Lock button 5 Press e or r on -screen picture. 3 Set the Media Selection...
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...America. ix Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of these areas, the part numbers may be different. If this camcorder are 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... 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.
...America. ix Please refer to the part numbers printed on the labels of these areas, the part numbers may be different. If this camcorder are 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... 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.
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... sturdy enough to lighting equipment. Do not allow direct sunlight to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as the sun. this happen, point the lens in a... different direction until the picture returns to form on the lenses. To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it to the unit casing and circuitry. • Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other powerful transmission ...
... sturdy enough to lighting equipment. Do not allow direct sunlight to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as the sun. this happen, point the lens in a... different direction until the picture returns to form on the lenses. To prevent the camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it to the unit casing and circuitry. • Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other powerful transmission ...
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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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... images without changing the bright portion. - Operation References Quick Reference List Below are made when you operate the camcorder. - a nocturnal animal. - See page 60 (Playback Zoom) • To brighten the dark portion of camcorder's features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. - See page 35 (Night Recording) • To quickly...
... images without changing the bright portion. - Operation References Quick Reference List Below are made when you operate the camcorder. - a nocturnal animal. - See page 60 (Playback Zoom) • To brighten the dark portion of camcorder's features. • To record the subject with higher-quality audio. - See page 35 (Night Recording) • To quickly...
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... cassette is between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be indicated by F displayed in the camcorder. Prepare a new cassette (see page 12). About 10 seconds after 3 seconds Description of warning, rotate the monitor back to end. When the ...CASSE TTE. E JECT THE CASSE TTE. PROT EC T. The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page 12). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 91). Replace it with a new cassette (see page 10). Replace it with a fully...
... cassette is between 135° and 180° in TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, all warnings will be indicated by F displayed in the camcorder. Prepare a new cassette (see page 12). About 10 seconds after 3 seconds Description of warning, rotate the monitor back to end. When the ...CASSE TTE. E JECT THE CASSE TTE. PROT EC T. The video heads are clogged and should be cleaned (see page 12). Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to the record-protect position, preventing recording (see page 91). Replace it with a new cassette (see page 10). Replace it with a fully...
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...on the card (see page 89). Delete unnecessary images (see page 73). MEMORY CARD READ ERROR The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Replace the SmartMedia card (see page 80). Check how the card is inserted. The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with a write-...protect seal is inserted (see page 81) or replace the card with this camcorder. Remove the write-protect seal to delete a protected image. The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the SmartMedia card are trying to ...
...on the card (see page 89). Delete unnecessary images (see page 73). MEMORY CARD READ ERROR The selected image cannot be read by this camcorder. Replace the SmartMedia card (see page 80). Check how the card is inserted. The SmartMedia card has not been formatted with a write-...protect seal is inserted (see page 81) or replace the card with this camcorder. Remove the write-protect seal to delete a protected image. The SmartMedia card has no images recorded in the SmartMedia card are trying to ...
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.../ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up . Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs. Note: • Remove the DC cable from the power outlet. 9 Extending battery pack life Even...(3) until the camcorder power automatically turns off frequently will naturally deteriorate over time. This is recommended to the AC power socket on LCD 100 200 90 180 • The chart specifies the approximate times in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221...
.../ battery charger, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up . Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L221 or BT-L441 battery packs. Note: • Remove the DC cable from the power outlet. 9 Extending battery pack life Even...(3) until the camcorder power automatically turns off frequently will naturally deteriorate over time. This is recommended to the AC power socket on LCD 100 200 90 180 • The chart specifies the approximate times in TAPE modes Model Battery pack Charging time VL-WD450U VL-WD650U BT-L221...
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... Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to OFF. 4 Lower the viewfinder. mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place (2). Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make... the video head drum or may destroy the SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable. • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of the battery pack with the q mark on the side of time. • Use only...
... Removing the battery pack while shooting or during playback may damage the tape by causing it to OFF. 4 Lower the viewfinder. mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the battery pack down completely until it locks into place (2). Preparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Make... the video head drum or may destroy the SmartMedia card, rendering it unreadable and unwritable. • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of the battery pack with the q mark on the side of time. • Use only...
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.../ battery charger and DC cable. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is set to power the camcorder, it unreadble and unwritable. • Disconnect the camcorder from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power source PUSH release button (1), and slide the connecting plate up... REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may destroy the SmartMedia...
.../ battery charger and DC cable. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is set to power the camcorder, it unreadble and unwritable. • Disconnect the camcorder from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power source PUSH release button (1), and slide the connecting plate up... REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by causing it to wrap around the video head drum or may destroy the SmartMedia...
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...pack 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 fully retract. It may damage the tape. • Remove the cassette if you will not use with this...and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. 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, ...
...pack 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 fully retract. It may damage the tape. • Remove the cassette if you will not use with this...and the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. 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, ...
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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 Lithium battery REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA, MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE CR2025 ONLY. X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM...
... 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 Lithium battery REPLACE BATTERY WITH TOSHIBA, MATSUSHITA OR HITACHI MAXELL TYPE CR2025 ONLY. X KEEP THIS BATTERY AWAY FROM...
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...menu screen is displayed in English. Lock button L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH FRANÇ A I SH Operation button Setting the Language When using the camcorder for the first time, select the desired language for the onscreen display language. Select "LANGUAGE" ("LANGUE" or "IDIOMA") (1), then press r (2). ...OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE ENGL I , then press r on the Operation button. Preparation 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 LCD ...
...menu screen is displayed in English. Lock button L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH FRANÇ A I SH Operation button Setting the Language When using the camcorder for the first time, select the desired language for the onscreen display language. Select "LANGUAGE" ("LANGUE" or "IDIOMA") (1), then press r (2). ...OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE ENGL I , then press r on the Operation button. Preparation 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 LCD ...
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... 3 Loosen 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. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the strap and thread it fits snugly.... hand strap flap, perform the same procedure, and then attach the battery pack. 2 5 Loop Loop 3 6 Buckle 4 Buckle 7 17 Caution: • Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the cap. Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap...
... 3 Loosen 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. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Hold one end of the strap and thread it fits snugly.... hand strap flap, perform the same procedure, and then attach the battery pack. 2 5 Loop Loop 3 6 Buckle 4 Buckle 7 17 Caution: • Do not swing the camcorder by the hand strap. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the cap. Preparation Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap 1 Open the hand strap flap...