Samsung VP-D30, VP-D30i, VP-D31, VP-D31i, VP-D33 User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)

AF Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

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

X2

F.ADV

Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.	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 CAM and PLAYER modes) .........................................................................................................................................................	18
	OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ......................................................................................................	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
	Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................................................................................	23
	To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ....................................................................................................................................................................	23
	To select the CAMCORDER mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ......................................................................................................................................	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
	Record Search (REC SEARCH) ........................................................................................................................................................................................	29
	Hints for Stable Image Recording .............................................................................................................................................................................................	30
	Recording with the LCD monitor .........................................................................................................................................................................................	30
	Recording with the Viewfinder ............................................................................................................................................................................................	30
	Adjusting the LCD .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	31
	Using the VIEWFINDER ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................	32
	Adjusting the Focus .............................................................................................................................................................................................................	32
	Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ................................................................................................................................................................	33
2	Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ..........................................................................................................................................................................................	34

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Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................	34
Advanced Recording	35
Use of various Functions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................	35
Setting menu items ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................	35
Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)...................................................................	35
Availability of functions in each mode .................................................................................................................................................................................	36
CLOCK SET .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	37
WL. REMOTE .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	38
BEEP SOUND ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	39
SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ...........................................................................................................................................................	40
DEMONSTRATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................	41
PROGRAM AE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	42
Setting the PROGRAM AE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................	43
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) .................................................................................................................................................................................	44
Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ..........................................................................................................................................................................	45
Zooming In and Out .............................................................................................................................................................................................................	45
Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	46
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ..............................................................................................................................................................................................	47
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ................................................................................................................................................................................	48
Selecting an effect ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................	49
REC MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	50
AUDIO MODE .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	51
WIND CUT ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	52
DATE/TIME .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	53
TV DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	54
Using Quick Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	55
Setting the Quick menu .......................................................................................................................................................................................................	56
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ....................................................................................................................................................................................	57
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ...................................................................................................................................................................................	58
EASY Mode (for Beginners) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................	59
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ..........................................................................................................................................................................................	60
Auto Focusing ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	60
Manual Focusing .................................................................................................................................................................................................................	60
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ...............................................................................................................................................................................................	61
Fade In and Out .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	62
To Start Recording ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................	62
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) .................................................................................................................................................................	62
Audio dubbing ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	63
Dubbing sound......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	63
Dubbed Audio Playback ......................................................................................................................................................................................................	64
PHOTO Image Recording .........................................................................................................................................................................................................	65

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Searching for a PHOTO picture ..........................................................................................................................................................................................	65
NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ............................................................................................................................................................................................	66
POWER NIGHT CAPTURE.........................................................................................................................................................................................................	67
Various Recording Techniques ..................................................................................................................................................................................................	68
Playback	69
Tape Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	69
Playback on the LCD ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................	69
Playback on a TV monitor ...................................................................................................................................................................................................	69
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks .....................................................................................................................................................	69
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ..........................................................................................................................................................	70
Playback ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................	70
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ...............................................................................................................................................................................	71
Playback pause ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................	71
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ......................................................................................................................................................................................	71
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) ......................................................................................................................................................................................	71
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ..................................................................................................................................................................	72
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ........................................................................................................................................................................................	72
ZERO MEMORY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................	73
PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ..............................................................................................................................................................................	74
PB ZOOM .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	75
Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only)	76
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer	77
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ..............................................................................................................................................	77
Connecting to a DV device ..................................................................................................................................................................................................	77
Connecting to a PC .............................................................................................................................................................................................................	77
System requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................	78
Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) .....................................................................................................................	78
USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)	79
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection .........................................................................................................................................................	79
System Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................	79
Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program.............................................................................................................................................................................................	80
Connecting to a PC ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................	81
Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)	82
MEMORY STICK ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	82
Memory Stick Functions .......................................................................................................................................................................................................	82
Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................................................	83
Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................................	84

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Image Format .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Selecting the image quality ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Select the image quality .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Number of images on the Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................................................
Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode .....................................................................................................................................................
Recording images to a Memory Stick ..................................................................................................................................................................................
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 Stick ..............................................................................................................................................................
Marking images for printing .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Protection from accidental erasure.............................................................................................................................................................................................
Deleting Still images ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Formatting the Memory Stick ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Attention ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
MPEG RECORDING .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Selecting the moving picture sizes ............................................................................................................................................................................................
MPEG Playback .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance	99
After finishing a recording ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder................................................................................................................................................................................
Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Power sources ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Colour system ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting	102
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Self Diagnosis Display .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Moisture Condensation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ...........................................................................................................
Specifications	105
INDEX	106
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)	107

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.

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

1.LCD screen closed.

2.Standard recording using the LCD screen.

■ A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob.

3.Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top.

4.Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front.

5.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-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i 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 and Safety Instructions

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 CAM mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, 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 recordings, 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.

2.Do not pick up the camcorder from the viewfinder.

3.Over pulling of the viewfinder may damage it.

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

1.The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision tech nology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that appear on the LCD display.

These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.

2.When you use the LCD display 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

- Do not force your hand into the hand

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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.

In this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).

4.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.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

• 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. (VP-D30/D31/D33/D34/D39 is not able to receive digital data from another DV Device)

• USB interface for digital image data transfer (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

You can transfer still 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.

• 800x Digital zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 800 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 (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

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

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

• MPEG Recording (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

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

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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

. AC Cord

. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)

. Instruction Book

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

. Remote Control

. Shoulder strap

. USB cable (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

.Software CD (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

.Memory Stick (VP-D34(i)/D39(i) only)

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

Accessory

12. Scart adapter

.Scart adapter

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front & Left View

1.Lens

2.Remote Sensor

3.Infrared Light

4.	External MIC in
5.	Multi-AV Jack
6.	Internal MIC

7. View Finder

8. TFT LCD Monitor

1.Lens

2.Remote Sensor

3.Infrared Light (see page 66)

4.External MIC in

5.Multi-AV Jack (see page 69)

6.Internal MIC

7.View Finder (see page 32)

8.TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31)

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Left Side View

2. EASY.Q (see page 59)/ MULTI DISP. (see page 89)

3. PB ZOOM (see page 75)

4. DISPLAY (see page 19)

1. Function buttons

5. Speaker

6. Mode Switch (see page 23) (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

1. Function buttons

				PLAYER	CAMERA	M.PLAY
						(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
				: (PLAY/STILL)	FADE (see page 62)	SLIDE SHOW (see page 88)
				: (STOP)	BLC (see page 61)	-
				: (REW)	REC SEARCH –	REV (see page 88)
				: (FF)	REC SEARCH +	FWD (see page 88)

2.EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY)

3.PB ZOOM

4.DISPLAY

5.Speaker

6.Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK)

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Right & Top View

	1.	Zoom lever	8. Slow Shutter Button
	2.	PHOTO Button
	3.	VIDEO Light holder	9. Night Capture Switch
	4.	FOCUS Adjustment knob
			10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT
	5.	MENU Button
	6. MENU Selector
		(MENU SELECT/VOLUME)	11. Hook for hand strap
	7. Lithium Battery Cover		12. USB Jack
			13. DV Jack
			14. EARPHONE Jack

1.Zoom lever (see page 45)

2.PHOTO Button (see page 65)

3.VIDEO Light holder

4.FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32)

5.MENU Button (see page 35)

6.MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME) (see page 35)

7.Lithium Battery Cover (see page 21)

8.Slow Shutter Button (see page 58)

9.Night Capture Switch (see page 66)

10.TAPE OPEN/EJECT

11.Hook for hand strap

12.USB Jack (see page 79) (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

13.DV Jack (see page 77)

DV out (VP-D30/D31/D33/D34/D39)

DV in/out (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i)

14.EARPHONE Jack

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Rear & Bottom View

2. Hook for shoulder strap	9. Memory Stick Slot
1.	MENU Button
	11. Battery Release
3.	CAM indicator
4.	PLAYER indicator
5.	START/STOP button
6.	Power Switch
7.	Charging indicator
8.	DC Jack
	10. Tripod receptacle

1.	MENU Button	6.	Power Switch (see page 28)
2.	Hook for shoulder strap	7.	Charging indicator
3.	CAM indicator	8.	DC Jack (see page 23)
4.	PLAYER indicator	9.	Memory Stick Slot (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
5.	START/STOP button	10.Tripod receptacle
		11.Battery Release

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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 71)
2.	START/STOP	11. F. ADV (see page 72)
3.	SELF TIMER (see page 20)	12.			(STOP)
4.	ZERO MEMORY (see page 73)	13.			(STILL)
5.	PHOTO Search	14.			(SLOW)
6.	A.DUB (see page 63)	15.	DATE/TIME
7.	(FF)	16.	X2 (see page 72)
8.	(REW)	17. Zoom
9.	(PLAY)	18.	Display

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OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes)

1.Battery level (see page 26)

2.Easy mode (see pages 59)

3.DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48)

4.Program AE (see page 42)

5.White Balance mode (see page 44)

6.BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 61)

7.Manual focus (see page 60)

8.Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 57)

9.Zoom position (see page 45)

10.NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 66)

11.DATE/TIME (see page 53)

12.USB (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

13.WL. REMOTE

14.WIND CUT (see page 52)

15.Audio recording mode (see page 51)

16.Zero memory indicator (see page 73)

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 47)

24.Volume control (see page 34)

25.Audio playback channel

26.DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) (see page 78)

27.DEW (see page 7)

28.Message Line

29.PB DSE (see page 74)

30.PB ZOOM/ENTER (see page 75)

31.POWER NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 67)

OSD in CAM mode

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

8	EXPOSURE
	SHUTTER

OSD in PLAYER mode

							21			20				19
25
		SOUND [ 2 ]											M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
30		PB ZOOM													5 5 min				27
		1.2x
29		MIRROR							. . . C										28
															1 6 bit
																				26
																DV
														1 5 : 0 0
30		ENTER :										10 . J A N . 2 0 0 3
			VOL.				[ 1 1 ]
											24			11

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OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

A.Folder number-file number (see page 84)

B.Image counter

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

C.CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator

D.Image recording and loading indicator

E.Quality

F.ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 92)

G.Print Mark (see page 91)

H.SLIDE SHOW

I.MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE

Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)

●Turning OSD on/off

Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel.

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

-When you turn the OSD off,

In CAM mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is displayed for 3 seconds 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.

OSD in M.REC mode

E

D C

B

SF

2 2 / 2 4 0

3 5 2

2 min

I

1 2 : 0 0

10 . J A N . 2 0 0 3

OSD in M.PLAY mode

H

F G

0 0 1

SLIDE

2 2 / 2 4 0

MEMORY STICK !

1 0 : 0 0

A

1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1

10 . J A N . 2 0 0 3

●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 53)

-You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 55) (only in CAM/M.REC mode)

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Preparation

How to use the Remote Control

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 cell correctly, following the + and - markings.Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.

Record using the Remote Control	TIMER	MEMORY TIME
	START/	PHOTO DISPLAY
	STOP
you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins	SELF	ZERO DATE/
	PHOTO
	SEARCH A.DUB SLOW X2
in 10 seconds.	Self
	Timer	F.ADV
Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

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

Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.

-Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.

-In the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

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

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

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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 CR2025 type.

1. Remove the screw from the Lithium battery cover.

2. Open the Lithium battery cover from the camcorder.

3. Position the Lithium cell in the holder,

with the positive ( ) terminal face outward. 4. Close the lithium battery cover.

5. Put the screw into 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. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap. b. Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover. c. Close the Hand Strap cover again.

	Shoulder Strap
	The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your camcorder around in complete		1	2
	safety.
	1.	Insert the end of strap into the Shoulder Strap hook on the camcorder
		Insert the other end of strap into ring inside hand strap.
	2.	Thread each end into the buckle, adjust the length of the strap and
		pull it tight in the buckle.

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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.

Note

■ 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.

(When the battery is attached on the set, you should keep outside the projection of the DC cable.)

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

To select the CAMCORDER mode

If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the modeIf you want to use this unit as a DSC (Digital Still Camera), MEMORY STICK position. (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)

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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 Camera 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%	5
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 Power adapter from the camcorder. ■ Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the 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 it from the camcorder after it is fully charged.

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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 above are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.

	Time	Charging	Continuous recording time
	Battery	time	LCD ON	EVF ON
	SB-L110	Approx.	Approx.	Approx.
		1hr 40min	1hr 30min	2hr
	SB-L220	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 source (fire or flames, for example).

■Do not disassemble, process, pressure, 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.

■When using SB-L220 Battery, use of Viewfinder is inconvenience. use of LCD Monitor is encouraged.

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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)

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

The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions.

The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording times 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 times given in these instructions.

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.

a

b

c

d

e

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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 tapes other than Mini DV cassettes.

1.Connect a power source and slide the TAPE OPEN/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 labelled 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 can hear a “click”.

1

3

push

2

4

Notes

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 write-protect 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)

	(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)	1	2
	■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27)
	2. Remove the LENS CAP.

3. Set the power switch to the CAM position.
■ Open the LCD monitor.
■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position.
(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)	4	3
Make sure that STBY is displayed
■ If the protection tab of the cassette is open,
STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
■ Make sure the image you want to record
appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

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

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

■REC is displayed in the LCD.

To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.

■STBY is displayed in the LCD.

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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 CAM. 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 mode REC SEARCH -- enables you to play the recording backwards and

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

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

Note

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

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Hints for Stable Image Recording

■While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.

■Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure)

Recording with the LCD monitor

1.Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2.Place your right elbow against your side.

3.Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone.

4.Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking. You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

Do not forget to breathe gently.

5.Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

6.Whenever possible, use a tripod.

Recording with the Viewfinder

1.Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2.Place your right elbow against your side.

3.Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.

4.Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking. You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.

Do not forget to breathe gently.

5.To view an object through the viewfinder, pull it out until you hear the ‘click’ sound. Excessive force may cause damage to the viewfinder.

6.Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

7.Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

8.Whenever possible, use a tripod.

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