Sharp VL-WD450U VLWD450U|VLWD650U Operation Manual - Page 37

Remaining Recording Time Display When the camcorder is recording in TAPECAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes. During camera recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the remaining recording time indicator appears. Remaining Battery Power Display When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, you can turn on and off the remaining battery power indicator by pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator will appear. Replace the battery pack. Basic Operations Remaining recording time indicator 3 0min SP To turn off the indicator, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button again. Notes: • The remaining recording time indicator appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC START/STOP button to begin recording. • The remaining recording time indicator only shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies slightly depending on the length of tape used. (This function is based on the DVM60 tape standard.) When the remaining recording time reaches 1 minute, a warning indicator will appear. Prepare a new cassette. Warning indicator Approx. remaining time THE TAPE ENDS SOON. TAPE END Less than 1 min. (Green) (Green) (Red) BAT TERY I S T OO LOW. Remaining battery power indicator Warning indicator Notes: • Use the remaining battery power indicator only as an approximate indication. • The remaining battery power indicator may change to either a higher or lower level if you set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR. • In cold environments, the red remaining battery power indicator may appear sooner. The battery pack, however, can be used until the warning indicator appears. • Use of the zoom functions when the warning indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder to suddenly lose power. CHANGE THE CASSE TTE. TAPE END (The tape has reached the end.) 22