User manual SHARP VL-WD250S

[. . . ] ESPAOL CAMCORDER CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LQUIDO VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKRM CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LQUIDO LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER VL-WD250S SVENSKA PORTUGUS ;; ;; ;; ENGLISH MANUAL DE MANEJO BRUKSANVISNING MANUAL DE OPERAO OPERATION MANUAL This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/ EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gert entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/ EWG und 73/23/EWG mit nderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matriel rpond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/ CEE et 73/23/CEE modifies par la directive 93/68/CEE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/ 23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG. [. . . ] --When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer. --When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function. Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording. 4 Press d or y to select "LP", then press e. T AP E SP E ED LP 27 Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode This camcorder allows you to select between the 12-bit and 16-bit audio recording modes. The camcorder normally records audio in the 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality audio recording, select the 16-bit audio recording mode. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) The digital image stabilization (DIS) function is factory preset to on to stabilize the image by electronically compensating for relatively minor image shaking that is often annoying in closeup shots. AUTO 1 2 3 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Select "AUDIO MODE" (1), then press r (2). AUD I O SE T AUD I O MODE 1 2 bit Z OOM M I C 1 6 bit DIS indicator Note: The DIS function cannot compensate for excessive image shaking. Turning Off the DIS Function When image shaking does not occur (e. g. The z indicator is turned off. Useful Features 4 Press d or y to select "16bit", then press e. DIS switch AUD I O MODE 1 6 bit 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. The audio recording mode indicator changes from "12bit" to "16bit". Audio recording mode indicator AUTO 1 6 bit To return to DIS mode To return to 12-bit audio recording mode Select "12bit" in step 4 above. Note: When using Audio Dubbing with 16-bit audio recordings, both the dubbed and original sounds will be recorded in mono (see page 57). Set the DIS switch to ON. 28 Useful Features Camera Recording Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoom ranges: 126K (optical zoom), 2650K (digital zoom), 26100K (digital zoom) or 26780K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming. Notes: The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1780K. As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used. 4 Press d or y to select "50", "100" or "780", then press e. DG T L ZOOM 100 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. The "D" digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming. Digital zoom indicator W T D - ZOOM 5 0 1 2 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. MANUAL SE T MAN. RE TURN To use optical zoom only Select "OFF" in step 4 above. Useful Features 3 Select Y, then press r on the Operation button. Select "DGTL ZOOM" (1), then press r (2). CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP E F F. DG T L ZOOM OF F T AP E SP E E D 5 0 100 780 29 Gamma Brightness Compensation When the subject is backlit, the image will appear dark if it is recorded normally. The gamma brightness compensation function improves the picture by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portion of the image unaffected. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. The x indicator appears. GAMMA AUTO Note: When the x indicator is displayed, the background will become slightly brighter. To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. "GAMMA" appears, indicating that Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working. AUTO Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA" disappears. Useful Features GAMMA AUTO 30 Useful Features Camera Recording Gain-up When you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture. Note: At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT" will not appear. GAMMA/BRIGHTER button To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again. The ` indicator appears. GAMMA AUTO To cancel the gain-up function Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until "GAMMA" disappears. Notes: Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode. When the ` indicator is displayed, a residual image may appear behind a subject that exhibits a lot of movement. Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the manual exposure function (see page 42). In CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button once. "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gain-up function is now working. L I GHT AUTO Useful Features GAMMA AUTO L I GHT 31 Night Recording (Cat's Eye) The night recording function allows you to record the subject in darkness. This is useful when you want to record subjects in very dim conditions, e. g. a nocturnal animal. Note: Use Night Recording when "LIGHT" is displayed. CAT'S EYE switch To cancel Night Recording Set the CAT'S EYE switch to OFF. Notes: The picture will turn white if you use Night Recording in a bright location. The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly when using Night Recording. In such cases, use the manual focus function to obtain proper focus (see page 43). [. . . ] If the demonstration appears on the screen when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, cancel the Demo mode to use your camcorder. CAT'S EYE switch MENU/DISPLAY button Power switch 4 Select I, then press r on the Operation button. Select "DEMO MODE" (1), then press r (2). OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE OF F ON 5 Press d or y to select "ON", then press e. DEMO MODE Operation button Note: The demonstration is only displayed in English. ON 6 Set the Power switch to OFF, then hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. The demonstration begins. Watching the Demonstration 1 2 Remove the Mini DV cassette from the camcorder (see page 10), and set the CAT'S EYE switch to OFF. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. Lock button Cancelling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration, press the MENU/DISPLAY button to pause the demonstration. 2 3 Select I, then press r on the Operation button. Press d or y to select "OFF", then press e. 3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. MANUAL SE T MAN. [. . . ]