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VL-WD255U/hyou; 00/12/26/18:00LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDEROPERATION MANUALMODELVL-WD255UImportantModel No.: Serial No.:Please read this operation

ixSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L221n*AC adapter/battery chargerUADP-0321TAZZ*Power cordQACCD0031TAPZDC cableQCNW-1957TAZZRemote controlRRMCG0100

85SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeaturesFolder of still imagesTransferring the Data on aSmartMedia Card to aComputerIn addition to us

86AppendixPosition the subject inthe center.Focus manually when youneed to position thesubject off center (seepages 47 and 48).Light from behind Backl

87AppendixAppendixDV TechnologyDigital video, DV, is a revolutionary technologythat enables recording and playback of highquality images with the use

88AppendixMini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes withthe i mark.• This camcorder can record a

89AppendixAppendixSmartMedia™ CardContact area• The contact area shows hardware connec-tions.• Be careful not to scratch the contact area.• Do not tou

90AppendixBattery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use. The batte

91AppendixAppendixAC Adapter/Battery Charger• The AC adapter/battery charger may interferewith reception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, li

92AppendixDirty Video HeadsUsing the camcorder when the video tape isdirty may cause the heads to clog, producingnoise on the recorded image or preven

93AppendixAppendixDemonstration ModeYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.If the demonstration appears on

94AppendixBefore Requesting ServiceBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.PowerRecording modePlayback modeSympto

xOptional AccessoriesStandard-lifebattery packBT-L221nExtended-lifebattery packBT-L441nZoom microphoneVR-5MCNNote: The listed model names are for U.S.

95AppendixAppendixPlayback modeCard modeGeneralSymptomCannot play back, rewindor fast forward tape.Video noise in image.Cannot delete imageon SmartMed

96AppendixSpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: NTSC standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

97CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENInformación importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU.ADVERTENCIA: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CAUSAR UN I

98•Cuando no utilice la videocámara, no seolvide de extraer el videocasete,desconectar la alimentación y desenchufarla videocámara de la fuente dealim

99por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Lasaberturas no deberán taparse nuncacolocando el producto en una cama, sofá,alfombra u otras superficies si

100Notas acerca de la utilización de lapila de litioCAMBIE SÓLO LA PILA POR OTRA DEL TIPOCR2025 FABRICADA POR TOSHIBA,MATSUSHITA O HITACHI MAXELL. LAU

101Guía de operación rápida en españolCarga de la batería1 Conecte el cable de alimentaciónsuministrado al zócalo de alimentaciónde CA del adaptador d

102SAVERECSAVERECInserción de unminivideocasete DV1 Coloque la fuente de alimentación en lavideocámara, y luego deslice el controlde abertura de la pu

103Guía de operación rápida en españolBotón de abertura delmonitor LCD (OPEN) 90AUDIO12+AUDIO12+Grabación fácil con lavideocámara en una cinta1 Asegú

104Grabación con tarjeta1 Asegúrese de que se encuentreinsertado una tarjeta SmartMedia(disponible en el comercio).Botón de bloqueoReproducción de tar

xi•When the camcorder is not in use, remem-ber to remove the cassette tape, turn offthe power, and disconnect the camcorderfrom the power source.•Do n

105On-screen Displays in Other LanguageCuando se selecciona “ESPAÑOL” como idioma de la visualización en pantalla aparecen lassiguientes visualizacion

106TARJMENÚAUTODISPA.ESCE.DISENFO.MANU.EXPOSICIÓNVEL. OBTURAEF. IMAGENAJUSTE MAN.MODO GRABAEF. INSTAN.ZOOM DIGI.AJUSTE CÁMAFORMATOREMOTOSONIDOMODO DEM

107On-screen Displays in Other LanguageLes affichages sur écran suivants apparaissent lorsque “FRANÇAIS” est sélectionné pour lalangue de l’affichage.

108AUTOCARTE CARTEAUTOCARTE362514PRES. DIAPOIMAGEMENUEFFACERPROTGERORD. IMPRESEFFACER TTREGLE. LECTRETARDAT.SONAFFICHAGEMODE ENREGMENU90090011NORMAL10

VL-WD255U/hyou; 00/12/26/18:00LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDEROPERATION MANUALMODELVL-WD255UImportantModel No.: Serial No.:Please read this operation

xiiPart Names ... 1Quick Reference List ...

xiiiUseful FeaturesQuick Return ... 36Edit Search ...

xivSmartMedia CardFeaturesAppendixCamera RecordingInserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card(Commercially available)...

1Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.Left viewW/B (W

2Operation ReferencesLeft viewZoom microphonemounting hole [p. 55]LCD monitor [p. 19]LCD monitorOPEN releasebutton [p. 19]Lithium batterycompartment d

3Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesRight viewS-VIDEO socket[pp. 24, 65, 66]VIDEO jack[pp. 24, 65, 66]AUDIO L jack[pp. 24, 65, 66]AUDIO R jack[pp

4Operation ReferencesQuick Reference ListBelow are some examples of camcorder’s features.•To record the subject with higher-quality audio.— See page 3

iThank you for purchasing this camcorder from SHARP.The camcorder will enhance your home video enjoyment and allow you to capture thosespecial moments

5Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesOn-screen Display IndexFor details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.AUTOAUTOLI

6Operation ReferencesDISPLAYSCENESELF TIMERMENUDISMAN. FOCUSEXPOSURESHUT. SPEEDPIC. EFFECTMANUAL SETREC MODESNAP EFF.DGTL ZOOMCAMERA SETREMOTESOUNDFOR

7Operation ReferencesOperation ReferencesWarning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed f

8Operation ReferencesNote:•N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe SmartMedia card is not inserted or is insert

9PreparationPreparationPreparationCharging the Battery PackCharge the battery pack with the supplied ACadapter/battery charger before use.POWER indica

10PreparationAttaching and Removing theBattery PackAttaching the Battery Pack1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF.Power switch2 Lift up the

11PreparationPreparationPowering the Camcorderfrom an AC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ba

12PreparationSAVERECSAVERECInserting and Removing aMini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the casse

13PreparationPreparationInstalling the Lithium MemoryBatteryInstalling the Lithium BatteryThe supplied lithium battery is used to store thememory of t

14PreparationENGL ISHLANGUAGEFRANÇAISESPAÑOLREMOTESOUNDTIME CODETC OUTDEMO MODELANGUAGEENGL ISHOTHERSSET [ BUTTON]Selecting the Language forthe On-

iiWARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica-tions to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could voi

15PreparationPreparationMENU/DISPLAY buttonPower switchOperation buttonLCD monitor OPENrelease buttonDISPLAYDYLT SAVEAREASETTING12H 24HLONDON1CLOCK SE

16PreparationJUN.12 00AM:2 2002.SETT INGJUN.10 00AM:2 2002.SETT INGJUN.10 30AM:2 2002.SETT ING12H24HDISPLAYDYLT SAVEAREASETTING12H 24HCLOCK SET24H21H2

17PreparationPreparationAdjusting the Hand Strap1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and thegrip strap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand thro

18PreparationUsing the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using the electronicLCD viewfinder. You can also watch playbackthrough the viewfinder.View

19PreparationPreparationUsing the LCD MonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made. You can alsowatch the subject on t

20Basic OperationsEasy Camera Recording onTape in Full Auto Mode• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described on pages 9 through 19to

21Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic OperationsZoomingZooming allows you to move visually closer toor farther from a subject without physicallychan

22Basic OperationsRemaining Recording TimeDisplayWhen the camcorder is recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicatordisplays the approximate r

23Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic OperationsTape PlaybackThe LCD monitor screen functions as a handyplayback monitor. Nothing needs to beconnected, allo

24Basic OperationsWatching the Playback on aTVYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback.Jack cover2 Connect th

iiiproduct on a bed, sofa, rug, or othersimilar surface. This product should notbe placed in a built-in installation suchas abookcase orrack unlesspro

25Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic OperationsVideo SearchThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape.Operation butto

26Useful FeaturesSelecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for use as botha video camera for recording and playing backimages on t

27Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesUsing the ControlsThe following controls on the camcorder canbe used to select and operate the variousfunctions, setti

28Useful FeaturesSelecting the User ModeThis camcorder features three user modes forthe camera recording functions. The selectableitems on the menu sc

29Useful FeaturesUseful FeaturesUsing the Menu ScreensThe menu screens can be used to adjust thevarious settings of camcorder.Lock button1 Set the Med

30Useful FeaturesRecording in LP (Long PlayRecording) ModeThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately50% mor

31Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesSelecting the 16-bit AudioRecording ModeThis camcorder allows you to select betweenthe 12-bit and 16-b

32Useful FeaturesSetting the Digital ZoomYou can select from among four different zoomranges: 1–26K (optical zoom), 26–50K (digitalzoom), 26–100K (dig

33Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesGamma BrightnessCompensationWhen the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded n

34Useful FeaturesGain-upWhen you are recording in a dark or poorly-illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed onthe screen. Use the gain-up function t

iv15. Power Lines—An outside antennasystem should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits, or w

35Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesNight Recording (Cat’s Eye)The night recording function allows you torecord the subject in darkness. T

36Useful FeaturesQuick ReturnWhen you have been playing back what youhave recorded on the tape, and wish to quicklyreturn to recording from the end of

37Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesFade In and Fade OutThe fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image and sound in or out at th

38Useful FeaturesNormal screenTo cancel Fade modeSelect “OFF” in step 4 in “Setting Fade Mode”.To use Fade Out only1 During camera recording in TAPE-C

39Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesStill Recording on TapeYou can record still images of subjects withnormal sound on a tape by selecting

40Useful FeaturesStill Recording EffectsYou can select one of these still recordingeffects to record the still images with an effect.Type of Still Rec

41Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesUsing P-IN-P mode1 Perform the steps in “Selecting a stillrecording effect” to select “P-IN-P” (seepag

42Useful FeaturesLetting the Subject Monitorthe ShotOpen the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that the screen faces the other wayand the su

43Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful FeaturesAuto FocusThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,which is designed to focus on most types ofsubjec

44Useful Features3 Press d or y to select “ON”, thenpress e.REMOTEON4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button toturn off the menu screen.Operating the Remote Co

vQuick Operation GuidePlease consult this operation manualfurther for details on these and otherfunctions of your camcorder.Charging the Battery Pack1

45Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful FeaturesPlayback Functions with theRemote ControlThese playback functions can be operatedusing the supplied remote con

46Useful FeaturesUsing the Time CodeThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 frame = approx. 1/30 sec.). Th

47Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesSubject is too dark.Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingManual FocusAuto Focus may not be able to foc

48Advanced Features7 Press d or y (1) to focus on thesubject, then press e (2).8 Press e.9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button toturn off the menu screen.•

49Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features1/10,000 sec.1/4,000 sec.1/2,000 sec.1/1,000 sec.1/500 sec.1/250 sec.1/100 sec.1/60 sec.VariableSe

50Advanced FeaturesRecommended Shutter SpeedsThe faster the shutter speed, the darker thepicture becomes. Select the most appropriateshutter speed for

51Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesManual ExposureThe camcorder is preset to Auto Exposuremode, which automatically chooses the optim

52Advanced FeaturesW/B buttonWhite Balance LockThe color of the subject on the screen tends tolook different depending on the lightingcondition. The c

53Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesDigital Picture EffectsThese digital picture effects let you record thesubject with a more dramati

54Advanced FeaturesScene setting indicatorScene Menu (Program AE)You can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the best results for a

viSAVERECSAVERECInserting a Mini DV Cassette1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open thecas

55Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesMounting holeUsing the Zoom Microphone(Optional Accessory)With the optional zoom microphone, you c

56Advanced FeaturesWindbreakThe windbreak function allows you to reduceannoying noise from strong winds whenrecording.1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAME

57Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesTime Zone ChartWorld ClockThe world clock function allows you to easilyadjust the clock to the loc

58Advanced FeaturesArea TableArea nameLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKHNGKNGTOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWLLNGTNSAMOAHAWAIIANCHRGEL.A.DENVERCHICAGO

59Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced FeaturesDaylight saving time indicatorSelecting Daylight SavingTimePerform the procedure below to advance

60Advanced FeaturesPlayback ZoomThe playback zoom function allows you tomagnify the playback picture up to 10 times itsoriginal size and to shift the

61Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesGAMMA/BRIGHTER buttonGamma PlaybackThe gamma playback function improves theplayback picture in TAPE-VCR mo

62Advanced FeaturesPlayback EffectsPlayback effects can be used to create aninteresting scene transition between a stillimage and the following image

63Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesPicture Effect PlaybackThese picture effects let you play back imageswith a more dramatic effect.Type of P

64Advanced FeaturesDarker BrighterPicture/BacklightAdjustmentsIf the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlighting or other factors, adjust the m

viiTape Playback1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN releasebutton (1), and open the LCD monitorto a 90° angle to the camcorder body(2).2 Adjust the LCD monit

65Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesRecordingEditingVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from your tape,or

66Advanced FeaturesRecording from an ExternalSourceYou can use this camcorder to record or editvideos from another source, such as a VCR, TV,or video

67Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesVideo equipmentwith DV terminal(e.g. DV camcorder)Editing with the DV Terminal(IEEE1394)This camcorder ena

68Advanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing FeatureYou can add narration to recordings made withthis camcorder, while preserving the originalaudio and video reco

69Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesAudio Dubbing1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start

70Advanced FeaturesSelecting the Audio PlaybackModeYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1+2•12-bit recording in stereo (Audio

71Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced FeaturesConfiguring Software forPC ConnectionThis camcorder can transfer still playbackimages in TAPE-VCR mode or

72Advanced FeaturesUsing the SoftwareFor tips on how to use the Video CaptureSoftware, refer to the operation manual locatedon the CD-ROM in PDF forma

73SmartMedia Card FeaturesCamera RecordingSmartMedia CardFeaturesInserting and Removing aSmartMedia Card(Commercially available)Inserting a SmartMedia

74SmartMedia CardFeaturesCard RecordingIt is possible to take a still picture in the sameway as you do with a standard camera andrecord that image on

viiiCard Recording1 Make sure that a SmartMedia card(commercially available) is inserted.Lock buttonCard Playback1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN releaseb

75SmartMedia Card FeaturesCamera RecordingSmartMedia CardFeaturesSelecting the PictureResolutionThe picture quality of still images recorded onthe Sma

76SmartMedia CardFeaturesSelf-timer operating indicatorRecording with the Self-timerThe self-timer function allows you to recordimages after a time-la

77SmartMedia Card FeaturesCamera RecordingSmartMedia CardFeaturesFormatting a SmartMediaCardIn order to use a commercially availableSmartMedia card wi

78SmartMedia CardFeaturesCard PlaybackIt is possible to play back and view still imagesrecorded on a SmartMedia card on the LCDmonitor.Media Selection

79SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeaturesSlide Show PlaybackIt is possible to automatically play backconsecutive still images recorded

80SmartMedia CardFeaturesDelete-protection indicatorDelete-protectionIt is possible to prevent your important imagesrecorded on the SmartMedia card fr

81SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeaturesDeleting One Stored ImageYou can delete unwanted images to free upmemory of a SmartMedia card

82SmartMedia CardFeaturesDeleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all images stored on aSmartMedia card in one operation.Notes:• Deleted images cannot

83SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeaturesPrint OrderThe print order function allows you to add printinformation called DPOF to still i

84SmartMedia CardFeatures6 Press y to set the print order, thenpress d.• The M indicator appears.• If you want to assign another print order,repeat st