Samsung VP-D323, VP-D323i, VP-D325, VP-D325i, VP-D327 User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D323(i)/D325(i)/D327(i)

AF Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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START/
STOP	PHOTO
			DISPLAY
SELF	ZERO
TIMER			DATE/
	MEMORY
			TIME
PHOTO
SEARCH	A.DUB	SLOW

X2

F.ADV

ELECTRONICS

This product meets the intent of

Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

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Contents
Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................	6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................................................................................................................	11
Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	11
Accessories Supplied with camcorder ...................................................................................................................................................................................................	12
Front & Left View ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	13
Left side View ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	14
Right & Top View .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	15
Rear & Bottom View ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	16
Remote control.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	17
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ...............................................................................................................................................................	18
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) ....................................................................................................................................................................	19
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ..................................................................................................................................................................................	19
Preparation ..........................................................................................................................................................	20
How to use the Remote Control..............................................................................................................................................................................................................	20
Battery Installation for the Remote Control ......................................................................................................................................................................................	20
Self Record using the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................	20
Lithium Battery Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	21
Adjusting the Hand Strap ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	22
Hand strap..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	22
Shoulder Strap...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	22
Attaching the Lens Cover..................................................................................................................................................................................................................	22
Connecting a Power Source ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................	23
To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ................................................................................................................................................................................	23
To select the CAMCORDER mode...................................................................................................................................................................................................	23
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................................................................................	24
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ............................................................................................................................................................................................	24
Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ...........................................................................................................................................	25
Battery level display ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	26
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .........................................................................................................................................................................................................	27
BASIC Recording .................................................................................................................................................	28
Making your First Recording ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................	28
Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................	29
Record Search (REC SEARCH) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................	30
Hints for Stable Image Recording ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................	31
Recording with the LCD monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................	31
Recording with the Viewfinder ........................................................................................................................................................................................................	31
Adjusting the LCD ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	32
Using the VIEWFINDER ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	33
Adjusting the Focus ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	33
Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ............................................................................................................................................................................	34
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................	35
2 Controlling Sound from the Speaker .....................................................................................................................................................................................................	35

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Advanced Recording ...........................................................................................................................................	36
Use of various Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	36
Setting menu items ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	36
Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode ........................................................................................................................	37
Availability of functions in each mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................................	38
CLOCK SET ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	39
WL. REMOTE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	40
BEEP SOUND (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only)..............................................................................................................................................................................	41
SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) .....................................................................................................................................................................	42
DEMONSTRATION .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	43
PROGRAM AE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	44
Setting the PROGRAM AE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................	45
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) .............................................................................................................................................................................................	46
Zooming In and Out ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	47
Tele MACRO................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	47
Digital Zoom .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	48
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................	49
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ............................................................................................................................................................................................	50
Selecting an effect ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	51
REC MODE .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	52
AUDIO MODE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	53
WIND CUT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	54
DATE/TIME ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	55
TV DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	56
Using Quick Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	57
Setting the Quick menu ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	58
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE .................................................................................................................................................................................................	59
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ................................................................................................................................................................................................	60
EASY Mode (for Beginners) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................	61
AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................	62
Auto Focusing ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	62
Manual Focusing ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	62
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................	63
Fade In and Out ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	64
To Start Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	64
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) .............................................................................................................................................................................	64
Audio dubbing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	65
Dubbing sound...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	65
Dubbed Audio Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................	66
PHOTO Image Recording ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	67
Searching for a PHOTO picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................................	67
NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................	68
POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................	69
Various Recording Techniques ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................	70	3

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	..............................................................................................................................................................Playback	71
	Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	71
	Playback on the LCD ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	71
	Playback on a TV monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................................................	71
	Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks .................................................................................................................................................................	71
	Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ....................................................................................................................................................	72
	Playback ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	72
	Functions while in PLAYER mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................................	73
	Playback pause ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	73
	Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................	73
	Slow playback (Forward/Reverse)...................................................................................................................................................................................................	73
	Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ..............................................................................................................................................................................	74
	X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ).....................................................................................................................................................................................................	74
	Reverse playback .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	74
	MEMORY.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	75
	DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ..........................................................................................................................................................................................	76
	ZOOM................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	77
	Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) ...............................................................................	78
	IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ......................................................................................................................................	79
	IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ..........................................................................................................................................................	79
	Connecting to a DV device .............................................................................................................................................................................................................	79
	Connecting to a PC .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	79
	System requirements ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	80
	Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) ...........................................................................................................................................	80
	USB interface ......................................................................................................................................................	81
	a Digital Image through a USB Connection .....................................................................................................................................................................	81
	Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	81
	DVC Media 5.1 Program.........................................................................................................................................................................................................	82
	Using the “PC camera” function.....................................................................................................................................................................................................	82
	Using the “Removable Disk” function ............................................................................................................................................................................................	83
	Using the “USB streaming” function ..............................................................................................................................................................................................	83
	to a PC ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	83
	Digital Still Camera mode .......................................................................................................................................	84
	STICK (Optional Accessory).................................................................................................................................................................................................	84
	Memory Stick Functions...................................................................................................................................................................................................................	84
	ejecting the Memory Card ........................................................................................................................................................................................	85
4	folders and files on the Memory Card ........................................................................................................................................................................	86
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Contents
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
MEMORY FILE NUMBER .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selecting the image quality ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Select the image quality .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Number of images on the Memory Card ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode ................................................................................................................................................................
Recording images to a Memory Card ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ...................................................................................................................................................................
Viewing Still images ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
To view a Single image ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
To view a slide show.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
To view the Multi Display..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card..........................................................................................................................................................................
Marking images for printing ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Protection from accidental erasure ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Deleting Still images ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Formatting the Memory Card ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Attention ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
MPEG RECORDING ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selecting the moving picture sizes ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
MPEG Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................	101
After finishing a recording ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Cleaning the Video Heads .............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Power sources ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Colour system ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................	104
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Self Diagnosis Display ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Moisture Condensation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode ........................................................................................................................................................................
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................	107
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................	108
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)..............................................................................................................	109

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.

rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

LCD screen closed.

Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger.

Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top.

Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front.

Recording with the LCD screen closed.

1

2

LCD open

knob

3

4

5

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only)

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.

Notes regarding moisture condensation

1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.

for example:

-When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)

-When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

2.If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed.

Notes regarding CAMCORDER

1.Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.

2.Do not let the camcorder get wet.

Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.

Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.

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Notes regarding the battery pack

-Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.

-To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.

-If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.

-Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place. Dropping the battery pack may damage it.

-A brand new battery pack is not charged.

Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.

-It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making a long recording, because the LCD uses up more battery power.

*When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

-To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty.

If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.

-Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Note regarding the LENS

-Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).

Notes regarding electronic viewfinder

1.Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.

Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD

1.The LCD display has been manufactured technology. However, there may be

(red, blue or green in colour) that

These dots are normal and do not in any way.

2. When you use the LCD display under it maybe difficult to see the picture

If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder. 3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.

Notes regarding the hand strap

-To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted.

- Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Precautions regarding the Lithium battery

1.The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed.

2.The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.

3.When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON. When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).

4.There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of children.

Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself.

Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

•MULTI OSD LANGUAGE

You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch.

•Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.

•USB interface for digital image data transfer

You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

•PHOTO

The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode (DV only).

•900x Digital zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.

•Colour TFT LCD

A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.

•Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification.

•Various digital effects

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.

•Back Light Compensation (BLC)

The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're recording.

•Program AE

The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.

•NIGHT CAPTURE

The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in a dark place.

•Digital Still Camera function

■Using Memory Card, you can easily record and playback standard still images.

■You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Card to your PC using the USB interface.

•MPEG Recording

MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Card.

•MULTI MEMORY CARD SLOT (VP-D325(i)/D327(i) only)

Multi Memory Card Slot is compatible with Memory Stick, MMC(Multi-Media Card) and SD(Secure Digital).

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Accessories Supplied with camcorder

sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.

Accessories

Lithium Ion Battery pack

AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE)

AC Cord

Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) Instruction Book

Lithium battery for

Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2EA)

Remote Control USB cable Software CD

.Lens Cover

.Shoulder strap

Accessories

.Memory Stick

.Scart adapter

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack	2. AC Power Adapter	3. AC cord
	(AA-E8 TYPE)
4. Multi-AV Cable	5. Instruction Book	6. Lithium battery
(AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)		(CR2025, 2EA)
7. Remote Control	8. USB cable	9. Software CD
10. Lens Cover	11. Shoulder strap

12. Memory Stick

13. Scart adapter

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Front & Left View

		6. Accessories shoe
	1.Internal MIC	7. Viewfinder
	2. Lens	8. Slow shutter button
		9. MENU button
	3. TAPE EJECT
		10. MENU Selector
		(MENU/VOLUME/MF)
	4. IR(Infrared) Light	11. TFT LCD monitor
	5. Remote sensor

	1.	Internal MIC	7.	Viewfinder (see page 33)
	2.	Lens	8.	Slow shutter button
	3.	TAPE EJECT	9.	MENU button
	4.	IR(Infrared) Light	10. MENU Selector
	5.	Remote sensor		(MENU/VOLUME/MF)
			11. TFT LCD monitor
	6.	Accessories shoe

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Left Side View

2. Speaker

1. Function buttons

3. EASY. Q

4. PB ZOOM/MACRO

5. Mode switch

6. DISPLAY

1. Function buttons

			PLAYER	CAMERA	M.PLAY	2.	Speaker
			: (REW)	REC SEARCH –	REV	3.	EASY. Q (see page 61)
						4.	PB ZOOM/MACRO
			: (FF)	REC SEARCH +	FWD
						5.	Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE)
			: (PLAY/STILL)	FADE	S.SHOW
						6.	DISPLAY
			: (STOP)	BLC	MULTI

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Right & Top View

1. PHOTO button	7. NIGHT CAPTURE switch
	8. Zoom lever
2. Multi-AV Jack	9. External MIC in

3.USB Jack

4.START/STOP button 10. Power Switch

5. DV Jack	11. Handstrap
6. DC Jack

1. PHOTO button		6.	DC Jack
	(see page 67)	7.	NIGHT CAPTURE switch
2.	Multi-AV Jack	8.	Zoom lever
3.	USB Jack	9.	External MIC in (see page 65)
4.	START/STOP button	10. Power Switch
5.	DV Jack	11. Handstrap

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Rear & Bottom View

4. Tripod receptacle 5. Memory Card slot

1. Hook for shoulder starp

2. Charging indicator

3. LITHIUM Battery Cover

		6. Battery Release
1.	Hook for shoulder starp	Memory Card slot
2.	Charging indicator	VP-D323(i)
3.	LITHIUM Battery Cover	Memory Stick
4.	Tripod receptacle	VP-D325(i)/D327(i)
5.	Memory Card slot	Memory Stick
		Memory Stick PRO
6.	Battery Release

SD/MMC

(Usable MEMORY CARDs)

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Remote control

1. PHOTO		18. DISPLAY
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER		17. Zoom
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. PHOTO SEARCH		16. X2
6. A.DUB		15. DATE/TIME
7.	(FF)
8.	(REW)	14.	(SLOW)
9.	(PLAY)	13.	(STILL)
		12.	(STOP)
10. Direction		11. F. ADV

1.	PHOTO	10.	Direction (		,	) (see page 73)
2.	START/STOP	11. F. ADV (see page 74)
3.	SELF TIMER (see page 20)	12.		(STOP)
4.	ZERO MEMORY (see page 75)	13.		(STILL)
5.	PHOTO Search	14.		(SLOW)
6.	A.DUB (see page 65)	15.	DATE/TIME
7.	(FF)	16.	X2 (see page 74)
8.	(REW)	17.	Zoom
9.	(PLAY)	18.	Display

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OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)

1.Battery level (see page 26)

2.Easy mode (see pages 61)

3.DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 50)

4.Program AE (see page 44)

5.White Balance mode (see page 46)

6.BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 63)

7.Manual focus (see page 62)

8.Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 59)

9.Zoom position (see page 47)

10.NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 68)

11.DATE/TIME (see page 55)

12.USB

13.WL. REMOTE (see page 40)

14.WIND CUT (see page 54)

15.Audio recording mode (see page 53)

16.Zero memory indicator (see page 75)

17.Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)

18.Tape Counter

19.Operating mode

20.Record speed mode

21.PHOTO mode

22.Self recording and waiting timer (see page 20)

23.DIS (see page 49)

24.Volume control (see page 35)

25.Audio playback channel

26.DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (see page 79)

27.DEW (see page 7)

28.Message Line

29.PB DSE (see page 76)

30.PB ZOOM (see page 77)

31.POWER NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 69)

32.Tele MACRO (see page 47)

OSD in CAMERA mode

			23 32 22 21									20			19
1
															REC				18
2			EASY										M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
3			MIRROR												5 5 min				17
6																			16
4			BLC					TAPE !											28
5															1 6 bit				15
																			14
7			MF				NIGHT CAPTURE
																			13
			SHUTTER					P
			EXPOSURE																12
															1 2 : 0 0
31												1 0 . J A N . 2 0 0 4							11
9																			10
8								ZOOM
										SHUTTER
								EXPOSURE

OSD in PLAYER mode

						21		20					19
25
		SOUND [ 2 ]									M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
30		PB ZOOM												5 5 min		27
29		1.2x
		MIRROR					. . . C											28
														1 6 bit
																			26
															DV
													1 2 : 0 0
30		ENTER :							1 0 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
				VOL.		[ 1 1 ]
									24				11

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OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes)

A. Folder number-file number (see page 86)

B. Image counter

OSD in M.REC mode

- Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.

C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator

E

D C

D. Image recording and loading indicator

E. Quality

SF

2 2 / 2 4 0

B

F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 95)

3 5 2

2 min

I

G. Print Mark (see page 94)

H. SLIDE SHOW

I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE

1 2 : 0 0

1 0 . J A N . 2 0 0 4

Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)

● Turning OSD on/off

OSD in M.PLAY mode

Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel.

- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.

H

F G

- When you turn the OSD off,

SLIDE

0 0 1

In CAMERA mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always displayed on the OSD,

2 2 / 2 4 0

even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds,

MEMORY CARD !

then turned off.

In PLAYER mode: When you press any Function button, the function is displayed

on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

1 2 : 0 0

A

1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1

1 0 . J A N . 2 0 0 4

●Turning the DATE/TIME on/off

-The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF.

-To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME mode. (see page 55)

-You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 57) (only in CAMERA/M.REC mode)

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Preparation

How to use the Remote Control

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when :

-You purchase the camcorder.

-The remote control doesn’t work.

Ensure that you insert the lithium battery correctly, following the + and - markings.

Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.

Self Record using the Remote Control

When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins automatically in 10 seconds.

1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

2.Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the LCD.

3.Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.

-Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only).

-In the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

-If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording, press the SELF TIMER button.

4.Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.

Self

Timer

START/	PHOTO	DISPLAY
STOP
SELF	ZERO	DATE/
TIMER	MEMORY	TIME
PHOTO	A.DUB	SLOW	X2
SEARCH

F.ADV

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Preparation

Lithium Battery Installation

The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.

The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation.

When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.

When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025.

1.	Open the lithium battery cover from the camcorder.
2.	Position the Lithium cell in the holder, with the positive (				) terminal face outward.
3.	Close the lithium battery cover.
	Note	The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.

Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children.

Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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Adjusting the Hand Strap

It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to :

-Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.

-Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand.

Hand strap	a	b	c
a. Pull open the Hand Strap
and to release the Hand
b. Adjust its length and stick
onto the Hand Strap cover
c. Close the Hand Strap
again.
Shoulder Strap		1	2

The Shoulder Strap enables you to around in complete safety.

1. Insert the end of strap into the on the camcorder.

Insert the other end of strap into hand strap.

2.Thread each end into the buckle, of the strap and then pull it tight in

Attaching the Lens Cover

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Connecting a Power Source

There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.

-The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording.

-The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording.

To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable

1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord.

2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket.

Notes	Power Switch

■ You must use the AA-E8 type AC Power adapter.

■ The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket of the camcorder.

4. Set the camcorder to the desired mode by holding down the tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or PLAYER mode.

< CAMERA mode >

< PLAYER mode >

To select the CAMCORDER

If you want to use this unitIf you want to use this unit MEMORY CARD position.

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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

The amount of continuous recording time available depends on

-The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using.

-How often the Zoom function is used.

It is recommended that you have several batteries available.

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

2.Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the camcorder.

4. Turn the power switch to off, and the charging indicator will start to flash, showing that the battery is charging.

Blinking time	Charging rate
Once per second	Less than 50%
Twice per second	50% ~ 75%
Three times per second	75% ~ 90%
Blinking stops and stays on	90 ~ 100%
On for a second and	Error - Reset the battery pack and
off for a second	the DC cable

5.When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the battery pack and the AC camcorder.

■Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is camcorder.

Notes

■The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

■To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack, always remove

Power Switch

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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.

If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically.

The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.

	Time	Charging	Continuous recording time
	Battery	time	LCD ON	VIEWFINDER ON
	SB-LS110	Approx.	Approx.	Approx.
		2hr	1hr 30min	2hr
	SB-LS220	Approx.	Approx.	Approx.
		3hr 30min	3hr 10min	4hr 10min
	Notes

■The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C).

■The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32°F (0°C).

■The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or left in temperatures above 104°F (40°C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged.

■Do not put the battery pack near any heat sources (fire or flames, for example).

■Do not disassemble, process, press, or heat the Battery Pack.

■Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating.

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Battery level display

•The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.

a.Fully charged

b.20~40% used

c.40~80% used

d.80~95% used

e.Completely used (flickers)

(The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible)

a

b

c

d

e

Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording time.

The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment.

The continuous recording time in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C). As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording time given in these instructions.

The grey bar shown here to indicate battery level, is actually white in the viewfinder. For example, on the viewfinder, "a" (full) will be displayed as a full white bar, and "e" (empty) will be displayed as a battery outline with the background image behind it.

Tips for Battery Identification

A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not.

Two colours are provided (red and grey)-you may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged.

Note

■ The charge mark setting does not affect the battery's charge status.

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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction.

Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes.

1.Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door.

-The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically.

2.Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top.

3.Press the area marked PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks into place.

-The cassette is loaded automatically.

4.Close the cassette door.

-Close the door completely until you hear a “click”.

1

3

push

2

4

Note

When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased.

a.Protecting a tape :

Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered.

b.Removing the tape protection :

If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the safety tab back so that it covers the hole.

•How to store a tape

a.Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.

b.Avoid humidity and dust prone places.

c.Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight.

d.Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.

a. SAVE

b. REC

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Basic Recording

Making your First Recording

	1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23)	1	2
	(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)

■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27)

2. Remove the LENS COVER.

3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor.

■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE Make sure that STBY is displayed

■ If the protection tab of the PROTECTION! will be displayed

■ Make sure the image you want LCD monitor or viewfinder.

■Make sure the battery level indicates that there is remaining power for your expected recording time.

4.To start recording, press the START/STOP button.

■REC is displayed on the LCD.

To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again. ■ STBY is displayed on the LCD.

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Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE

Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch.

The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.

1.Press the MENU button.

■The menu list will appear.

2.Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL

3.Select LANGUAGE from the sub-menu and

4.Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the LANGUAGE and push the MENU SELECTOR.

■Push the MENU SELECTOR button to confirm the OSD LANGUAGE.

5.To exit, press the MENU button.

■The OSD changes to the selected language.

Note

■ “LANGUAGE” is always indicated in ENGLISH.

CAM MODE

INITIAL	CLOCK SET
CAMERA	WL. REMOTE
A/V	LANGUAGE
MEMORY	DEMO
VIEWER

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

WL.REMOTE

LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEMONSTRATION

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

POLSKI

NEDERLANDS

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When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically.

To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power.

Record Search (REC SEARCH)

You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY REC SEARCH -- enables you to play the recording backwards and

REC SEARCH + enables you to play it forwards, for as long as you keep button pressed down.

If you press the REC SEARCH -- button in STBY mode, your camcorder in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically.

Note

Mosaic like distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode.

REC SEARCH

REC SEARCH

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