Sharp Viewcam VL-WD450U User Manual

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Sharp Viewcam VL-WD450U Specifications

General

Type	Camcorder
Recording Media	MiniDV
Video Resolution	720 x 480
Digital Zoom	800x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Image Stabilizer	Electronic
Microphone Operation Mode	Stereo
Image Sensor	CCD
Optical Sensor Size	1/4 inch
Microphone	Built-in
Effective Pixels	680k
Viewfinder	Color

Summary

Important Information for Consumers in the U.S.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Quick Operation Guide

Attaching the Battery Pack

Guide on how to connect and detach the battery pack from the camcorder.

Turning the Power on

Switching the Media

Inserting a Mini DV Cassette

Detailed steps for loading a Mini DV cassette into the camcorder.

Inserting a SmartMedia Card

Instructions for inserting a SmartMedia card into the camcorder.

Basic Operations

Easy Camera Recording on Tape

Simple steps for recording video using a tape in full auto mode.

Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode

Step-by-step guide for basic video recording using tape and auto mode.

Tape Playback

How to play back recorded video content from a tape.

Card Recording

Guide to recording still images onto a SmartMedia card.

Card Playback

How to view still images stored on a SmartMedia card.

Precautions

Operation References

Part Names

Identification of all physical parts and controls of the camcorder.

Quick Reference List

On-screen Display Index

Warning Indicators

Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

Detailed instructions for charging the battery pack before first use.

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide for attaching and detaching the battery pack.

Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet

How to connect and power the camcorder using the AC adapter.

Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette

Detailed procedure for inserting and removing Mini DV cassettes.

Installing the Lithium Memory Battery

Zooming

Tape Playback

Watching the Playback on a TV

Useful Features

Selecting the Camcorder Mode

How to switch between TAPE-CAMERA, TAPE-VCR, CARD-CAMERA, and CARD-VCR modes.

Using the Controls

MENU/DISPLAY button

Selecting the User Mode

Using the Menu Screens

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode

Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode

Setting the Digital Zoom

Gamma Brightness Compensation

Gain-up

Night Recording (Super Cat's Eye)

Still Recording on Tape

Auto Focus

Using the Remote Control

Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control

Operating the Remote Control

Playback Functions with the Remote Control

Frame Advance

Reverse Playback

Slow

Advanced Features

Manual Focus

How to manually adjust focus for specific shooting situations.

Setting the Shutter Speed

Manual Exposure

White Balance Lock

Scene Menu (Program AE)

Playback Zoom

Picture/Backlight Adjustments

Adjusting the Picture

Adjusting the Backlight

Editing

Cutting Unwanted Sequences

Recording from an External Source

Editing with the DV Terminal (IEEE1394)

Audio Dubbing Feature

Audio Dubbing

Configuring Software for PC Connection

System Requirements

Installing the Software

Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer

SmartMedia Card Features

Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card

Detailed procedure for inserting and removing SmartMedia cards.

Card Recording

Selecting the Picture Resolution

Recording with the Self-timer

Formatting a SmartMedia Card

Card Playback

Delete-protection

Deleting One Stored Image

Deleting All Stored Images

Transferring the Data on a SmartMedia Card to a Computer

Appendix

Hints for Better Shooting

Lighting

DV and conventional video cassette tapes

Mini DV Cassette

SmartMedia™ Card

Write-protect area

Precautions on handling the SmartMedia card

Critical precautions for preventing damage to SmartMedia cards.

Battery Pack

Information on the camcorder's lithium-ion battery pack.

Charging

Detailed instructions for charging the camcorder's battery pack.

Use

Storage

AC Adapter/Battery Charger

Information and precautions regarding the AC adapter/battery charger.

Dew Formation

Information about dew formation, its causes, effects, and prevention.

Dirty Video Heads

Using a Cleaning Tape (Commercially Available)

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

Demonstration Mode

Before Requesting Service

Specifications

SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.)

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

Model Specific Section