User manual SHARP VL-WD450U

[. . . ] Operation References LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER MODEL VL-WD450U VL-WD650U OPERATION MANUAL Preparation Basic Operations Useful Features Advanced Features ;; ;; ;; SmartMedia Card 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 93 for use of Demo mode. · The images of the VIEWCAM in this operation manual are based upon the VL-WD450U. Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP. The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. [. . . ] Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed. Display format TC0 00 10 20 Frame number* Second Minute Hour * Displayed during still or frame advance playback. Displaying the time code on a TV during playback · The example screens for this feature are for TAPE-VCR mode. 1 1 During playback or camera recording in TAPE modes, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select I, then press r on the Operation button. Select "TIME CODE" (1), then press r (2). OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OU T In TAPE-VCR mode, select I, then press r on the Operation button. Select "TC OUT" (1), then press r (2). OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OU T Useful Features 2 OF F ON D I SP. ON 2 Press d or y to select "ON", then press e. T C OU T ON 3 Press d or y to select "DISP. ON", then press e. T I ME CODE D I SP. ON 46 Advanced Advanced FeaturesFeatures Camera Recording Camera Recording Manual Focus Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually. 1 2 3 4 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to select Manual mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Select T, then press r on the Operation button. FOCUS" (1), then press r (2). MANUAL SE T MAN. RE TURN DI S Subject is too dark. Lack of contrast, e. g. snow scene. Fast-moving subject. Background is too bright. Subject has horizontal stripes. Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window. 5 Light reflects off the subject. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene. Press e to display the focus setting screen. MANUAL 1 2 bit F OCUS F AR NE AR Advanced Features Subject has fine, repeated patterns. Subjects at different distances appear in the center of the scene at the same time. SP SET [ BUT TON] 6 Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting. Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire. 47 7 Press d or y (1) to focus on the subject, then press e (2). MANUAL MF 1 2 bit F OCUS F AR NE AR SP SET [ To cancel Manual Focus mode After performing step 4 above, select "AUTO", then press e. Notes: · The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately 6 feet (1. 8 m). Set the zoom control to wide angle, and then try refocusing. · If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to correctly focus. · When "MF" is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing d or y, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed. · When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button. BUT TON] MANUAL MF 1 2 bit F OCUS AUTO SET SP SET [ BUT TON] 8 Press e. MANUAL SE T MAN. RE TURN DI S Advanced Features 9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. · "MF" is displayed. Manual focus indicator MANUAL AUTO MF 1 2 bit 3 0 min SP 48 Advanced Features Camera Recording Setting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture. 6 Press d or y (1) to select the desired shutter speed, then press e (2). · The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen. MANUAL 1 2 bit SHU T. SP E E D + SP SET [ 10000 2000 AUTO BUT TON] 1 2 3 4 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. [. . . ] D I APO MENU I MAG E PROTGE R E F F A CE R E F F A CE R T T ORD. HORL OGE AF F I CHAGE 104 Valid for warranty service in the U. S. only CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction. [. . . ]