Samsung SC-D6040-AFS User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D6050(i)/D6050S(i)
VP-D6040(i)/D6040S(i)

Features .....................................................2

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United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk

Notes and Safety Instructions....................3

Getting to Know Your Camcorder ..........4

Miscellaneous Information......................7

Basic Recording............................................8

Maintenance .......................................9

Troubleshooting ................................10

Features

Supports IEEE 1394 Digital Data Transfer

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINKTM: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol
and inter-connectivity 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.

Integrated Camcorder/DSC operation

An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital
Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with a flip of the Power Switch, ensuring
comfortable and easy recording.

High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera)

Employing 4 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2272x1704 is available
(VP-D6040(i)/D6040S(i) only).
Employing 5 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 is available
(VP-D6050(i)/D6050S(i) only).

Digital Zoom

Allows the user to magnify an image up to 900x (Camcorder Mode) or 12x
(Camera Mode) 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 Stabiliser (DIS)

The DIS compensates for any natural shaking movements, reducing unstable
images, particularly at high magnification.

Various Digital Effects

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows the user to give the film a special look
by adding various special effects.

MULTI OSD LANGUAGE

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

Various Scene Modes

The SCENE modes enable you to easily alternate the shutter speed and
aperture settings to suit the type of scene/action being filmed.

NIGHT CAPTURE

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

USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

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

Supports Various Memory Card Types

Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card), Memory Stick,
and Memory Stick Pro memory cards are supported.

Supports DPOF & PictBridge Printing Aid

DPOF (Digital Printing Order Format) and PictBridge interfaces are supported.
By using these features, you can print your still images by using a printer that
supports these features without having to use your PC.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notices Regarding COPYRIGHT

✤ Television programmes, movie video tapes, DVD titles, films and other programme

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of copyrighted materials may
infringe on the rights of the Copyright owners and is contrary to copyright laws.

✤ All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other

documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation

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

For Example:

✤ Entering or leaving a heated place on a cold day might cause condensation inside the

product.

✤ To prevent condensation, place the product in a carrying case or a plastic bag before

exposing it to a sudden change in temperature.

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
removed.

Notes Regarding the CAMCORDER

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

2. Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain, salt water, or
any other form of moisture. The product will be damaged if immersed in water or
subjected to high levels of moisture.

Notes Regarding the Battery Pack

✤ Make sure 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 device is in Camcorder mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being

operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape loaded, it will automatically turn itself off
to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.

✤ Make sure that the battery pack is attached firmly in place.
✤ The new battery pack provided with the product is not charged.

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

✤ Do not drop the battery pack. Dropping the battery pack may damage it.
✤ It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD monitor when recording for

long periods, because the LCD monitor consumes more battery power.

✤ Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells. The battery pack

may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.

✤ To avoid damage to the battery pack, make sure to remove the battery when no charge

remains.

Notes Regarding the Battery Pack

✳ When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.

Batteries must be disposed of as chemical waste.

✳ Be careful not to drop the battery pack when you release it from the camcorder.

Notes Regarding Video Head Cleaning

✤ To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly. If a

square block-shaped 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.

Notes Regarding the Lens

✤ Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device, the imaging sensor).

Notes Regarding the Electronic Viewfinder

1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing directly towards the
sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when setting
the camcorder in a sunny place or near a window exposed to sunlight.

2. Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the viewfinder.

3. Applying excessive force to the viewfinder may damage it.

Notes Regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD

1. The LCD monitor has been
manufactured using the high precision
technology. However, there may be
tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour)
that appear on the LCD monitor.
These dots are normal and do not
affect the recorded picture in any way.

2. When you use the LCD monitor under direct sunlight or
outdoors, it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly. 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 during filming, make sure 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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