User manual SHARP VL-WD250U

[. . . ] Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD250U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features ;; ;; ;; Advanced Features Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VIEWCAM. 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 the unit. Model No. : Serial No. : Appendix · See page 69 for use of Demo mode. Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture 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. [. . . ] Press the REC START/STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording. 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · "FADE" is displayed. AUTO 1 2 bit Note: · Fade mode is automatically canceled after Fade Out. F ADE 3 0 min SP 33 FADE indicator Quick Return When you have been playing back what you have recorded, and wish to quickly return to recording from the end of the last recorded scene, use the quick return function. Edit Search The edit search function lets you search, without switching from CAMERA mode to VCR mode, for the point on the tape where you wish to start recording next. Operation button 1 2 In Recording Standby mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select T, then press r on the Operation button. RETURN" (1), then press r (2). MANUAL SE T MAN. RE TURN ST ART STOP 1 In Recording Standby mode, press and hold down r (forward edit search) or e (reverse edit search) on the Operation button. 3 Press d or y to select "START", then press e. · "SEARCH" flashes, and the tape begins fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene. 2 When you find the point where you want to begin recording, release the button. Useful Features QK. RE TURN S E A RCH When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene, "FINISHED" is displayed, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode. Notes: · The sound is off during search. · Forward edit search is performed at the same speed as normal playback, and reverse edit search at 5. 5 times the normal playback speed. · Some picture noise appears during reverse edit search. 4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Notes: · To cancel the quick return function, press r to select "STOP", then press e. · If the cassette has been removed since the last recording or if no recording has been made since the cassette was loaded, the quick return function cannot be used. 34 Useful Features Camera Recording Still Recording You can record still images of subjects with normal sound by selecting one of two still recording modes. 6 Press d or y to select the desired still recording mode, then press e. PHOTO SNAP S T I L L 7 Type of Still Recording modes SNAP: A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds. STILL: A continuous still image is recorded. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. Using Still Recording Selecting Still Recording Mode 1 1 2 3 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select Y, then press r on the Operation button. Select "SNAP EFF. " (1), then press r (2). CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP E F F. OF F DG T L ZOOM PHOTO SHOT T AP E SP E E D In Recording Standby mode, press the STILL button. · A still image of the subject is displayed. 2 Press the REC START/STOP button. · The still image of the subject will be recorded. Useful Features In SNAP mode, the camcorder returns to Recording Standby mode after recording a still image for 6 seconds. To pause recording Press the REC START/STOP button. 4 Press d or y to select "OFF", then press e. To cancel the still image In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while the camcorder is in Recording Standby mode. In STILL mode, press the STILL button. Notes: · Still Recording can also be used during recording by pressing the STILL button. · The picture quality in Still Recording mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures. SNAP E F F. OF F 5 Press y (1) to select "PHOTO SNAP", then press r (2). CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP ST I LL SNAP E F F. DG T L ZOOM T AP E SP E E D 35 Still Recording Effect (PHOTO Using PHOTO SHOT mode SHOT) 1 In Recording Standby mode, press the STILL button. You can use a still recording effect to record the still images. A still picture is recorded following the sound and visual effects of a camera shutter closing. · A still image of the subject is displayed. Setting a still recording effect 1 2 3 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select Y, then press r on the Operation button. Select "PHOTO SNAP" (1), then press r (2). CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP ST I LL SNAP E F F. DG T L ZOOM T AP E SP E ED 2 Press the REC START/STOP button. · The still image of the subject will be recorded. To cancel the still image In SNAP mode, press the STILL button while the camcorder is in Recording Standby mode. [. . . ] AU TO 1 2 bits 3 0min SP D I V ERS T E L ECOM. HORL OGE AF F I CHAGE REGL AGE 1 2H 2 4H Mode facile (FACILE) ME NU F ONDU RE TOUR I NS T ANTANE E F F I NS T AN SON AF F I CHAGE Mode VCR AUDIO1+ 2 REGL E. L E C T DOUB SON AUD I O ME NU I MAGE EFFET LECT D I V ERS T E L ECOM. L E C T DOUB SON AUD I O ME NU I MAGE EFFET LECT 76 Notes Valid for warranty service in the U. S. [. . . ]