Sharp ViewCam VL-WD250E User manual

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER

VL-WD250E

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

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VL-WD250E/hyou; 01/3/22/18:00

VL-WD250E VL-WD250E

Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,

especially page v.

WARNING

TO PREVENT SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

This equipment should be used with

the recommended AC adapter/battery

charger or battery pack.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shocks and fire

hazards, do NOT use any other power

source.

CAUTION

To prevent shock, do not open the

cabinet. No user serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified

dealer or service centre.

Important:

Audio-visual material may consist of

copyrighted works which must not be

recorded without the authority of the

owner of the copyright. Please refer to

relevant laws in your country.

Power supply:

This unit can be operated by

connecting it to either the AC adapter/

battery charger or battery pack. The

AC adapter/battery charger

incorporates the AUTO VOLTAGE (AC

110–240 V, 50/60 Hz) function.

NOTE

The LCD panel of this camcorder is a very high technology product with more than

61,000 thin-film transistors*, giving you fine picture detail. Occasionally, a pixel may

appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, red, or black. Please note that

this does not affect the performance of your camcorder.

OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARNING:

This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7.4 volts from a BT-L221, BT-

L441, BT-LS222 or BT-LS442A battery or the AC adapter/battery charger (UADP-

0321TAZZ).

CAUTION:

As there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Camcorder or AC adapter/

battery charger, do NOT remove their cabinets as touching parts inside could

result in electric shock. Please refer servicing to a qualified dealer or a

Camcorder service centre approved by Sharp.

Information for Australia/New Zealand Only

ENGLISH

NOTE

This Camcorder is a high technology product.

The LCD Panel comprises 61,600 TFT Transistors. Due to the high density of

transistors, it is possible that some pixels may fail.

Important:

Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the

Sharp is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing

in this operation manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

Quick Operation Guide

Please consult this operation manual

further for details on these and other

functions of your camcorder.

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

Charging the Battery Pack

1Connect the supplied power cord to the

AC power socket on the AC adapter/

battery charger, and insert the AC plug

into a power outlet.

2Align the smark on the battery pack

with the amark on the charger (1) and

guide the battery into the groove.

Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the

direction of the arrow (3) until it locks

into place.

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette

1Attach the power source to the

camcorder, then slide the cassette

compartment door release and open the

cassette compartment door.

2Insert the cassette fully with the window

facing outwards, and with the erasure

protect tab facing upwards.

3Press the Wmark gently until the

cassette holder clicks into place. Close

the compartment door by pressing the

centre until it clicks into place.

Attaching the Battery Pack

1Make sure that the Power switch is set

to OFF.

2Lift up the viewfinder.

3Align the -mark on the side of the

battery pack with the qmark on the

camcorder (1), and slide the battery

pack down completely until it locks into

place (2).

Wmark

Easy Camera Recording

1Make sure that a cassette is inserted.

2Remove the lens cap, and lift up the

viewfinder.

3Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

CAMERA.

4Press the REC START/STOP button to

begin recording.

Lock button

REC

Power Zoom

control

Tape Playback

1Press the LCD monitor OPEN release

button (1), and open the LCD monitor

to a 90° angle to the camcorder body

(2).

2Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that

allows easy viewing on the on-screen

picture.

3Hold down the Lock button

and set the Power switch to

VCR.

4Press e(or r) on the Operation

button to rewind (or fast forward) the

tape to the desired point.

5Press yto begin playback.

AUDIO

To stop playback

Press d.

Zooming

Push the Power Zoom control to T (1)

(telephoto) or W (2) (wide angle) side.

LCD monitor OPEN

release button

Lock button

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Supplied Accessories

Battery pack

BT-L221

AC adapter/

battery charger Power cord DC cable

Remote control

AA battery for

remote control K2

CR2025 type

lithium battery

Audio/video cable

(RCA type)

Lens cap Shoulder strap

PixLab Video

Capture Software

(Lite Version)

PC connecting

cable

Optional Accessories

Standard-life

battery pack

BT-L221

Extended-life

battery pack

BT-L441

Standard-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS222

Extended-life intelligent

battery pack

BT-LS442A

Zoom microphone

VR-5MC

Note: Some of these accessories may not be available in selected areas.

PixLab USB Digital Moving Picture Kit

VR-PKU10E

Soft case

VR-33SC

Mini DV cassette

VR-DVM60N

•When the camcorder is not in use, remem-

ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off

the power, and disconnect the camcorder

from the power source.

•Do not aim the lens at the sun.

Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the

camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen,

whether or not recording is in progress, as it

may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen

surface. Be particularly careful when

recording outside.

• When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden

brightly lit objects or light sources, such as

the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out.

Should this happen, point the lens in a

different direction until the picture returns to

normal.

•Avoid magnetic sources.

Using the camcorder near

strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or

other magnetic sources

may adversely affect

recorded images.

•Using the camcorder near a broadcasting

station or other powerful transmission

source may cause buzzing or picture

deterioration.

•Avoid shocks and dropping.

Do not drop or otherwise

subject the camcorder to

hard shocks or strong

vibrations. Bumping or

striking the unit during

recording will generate noise

in the recorded image.

•Avoid placing the

camcorder in close

proximity to lighting

equipment.

The heat from

incandescent lights

may deform the

camcorder, or cause it

to malfunction.

•Always respect prohibitions or restrictions

on the use of electronic equipment on

commercial flights or in other sensitive

areas.

•Be aware of the temperature and humidity.

You can use your camcorder at 0°C to

L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity.

Do not store the unit in an unventilated car in

the summer, in direct

sunlight, or near strong

heat sources; this can

result in severe damage

to the unit casing and

circuitry.

•Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

other foreign matter could get on or inside

the camcorder, and do not use or leave

your camcorder in areas with excessive

smoke, steam or moisture.

Such environments can

cause malfunctions or

cause mildew to form

on the lenses. Be sure

to keep the unit in a

well-ventilated location.

•Some small, portable

tripods may be difficult to

attach and may not be

sturdy enough to support

your camcorder. Be sure to

use only a strong, stable

tripod.

•When using your camcorder in a cold

environment, the LCD monitor screen often

appears less bright immediately after the

power is turned on. This is not a malfunc-

tion. To prevent the camcorder from

becoming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth

(a blanket, etc.).

Precautions

Dew Formation

•What is “dew formation”?

When cold water is poured into a glass, dew

drops form on the glass. This clinging of

water drops is called dew formation.

•When dew forms in your camcorder.

Dew will gradually form on the head drum of

your camcorder and make the video tape

stick to the head. This causes damage both

to the head and the tape. When dew forma-

tion occurs, recording and playback may not

function properly.

Dew is likely to form in the following circum-

stances:

—When moving the camcorder from a cold

place to a warm place.

—When placing the camcorder in a cold

room which is then heated rapidly.

—When moving the camcorder outdoors from

an air conditioned room.

—When placing the camcorder in the direct

path of air blowing from

an air conditioner.

—When placing the

camcorder in a humid

room.

•How to prevent trouble due to dew

formation.

When using the camcorder in a place where

dew formation is likely to occur, allow the

camcorder and the video tape to acclimate to

the surroundings for about one hour.

•“Dew” warning feature

If dew forms, the word “DEW”flashes on the

screen, and the power will automatically turn

off in approximately 10 seconds.

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Plastic bag

For example, when bringing the camcorder

indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag.

1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag

containing the camcorder.

2Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside it reaches the temperature of the

room.

1If “DEW”flashes, remove the cassette, leave

the cassette compartment open, and wait for

a few hours to allow the camcorder to

acclimate to the surrounding temperature.

2To use the camcorder again, turn on the

power after waiting for a few hours. Be sure

that “DEW”has disappeared.

3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW”is

flashing; this may result in damage to the

tape.

4Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to

15 minutes before the dew warning feature

engages.

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Precautions

Dirty Video Heads

Using the camcorder when the video tape is

dirty may cause the heads to clog, producing

noise on the recorded image or preventing the

image from being recorded at all.

If the video heads become clogged, the

vindicator appears on the screen. Contact

the nearest SHARP service centre or your

dealer for further advice.

Using a Cleaning Tape

(Commercially Available)

Video head cleaning can be done by using a

commercially available cleaning tape.

Notes:

•Excessive use of the cleaning tape, however,

may cause damage to the video heads. Please

read the instructions accompanying the

cleaning tape carefully before using it.

•The fast forward and rewind functions cannot be

used when the cleaning tape is in the

camcorder.

1Insert a cleaning tape into the

camcorder.

2Set the camcorder to VCR mode.

•The video head cleaning screen appears.

3Press eon the Operation button to

begin video head cleaning.

•“NOW CLEANING”flashes during cleaning.

After about 20 seconds, video head cleaning

automatically finishes, and “EJECT THE

CASSETTE.”is displayed.

4Remove the cleaning tape.

To cancel cleaning, press e.

CLEANING

CLEANINGNOW

START

STOP

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