Samsung VP-D340, VP-D340i, VP-D380, VP-D380i User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

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VP-D340/D340i VP-D380/D380i

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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This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

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Notes and Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 6

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen 6 Notes regarding moisture condensation 7 Notes regarding the Camcorder 7 Notes regarding the battery pack 8 Notes regarding Video Head Cleaning 8 Note regarding the LENS 9 Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 9 Notes regarding ‘Record’or ‘Playback’using the LCD 9 Notes regarding the hand strap 9 Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 10

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features 11 Accessories Supplied with the camcorder 12

Basic Accessories 12 Front & Left View 13 Right & Top View 14 Rear & Bottom View 15 Remote control 16 OSD (On Screen Display in Cam and VCR modes) 17 OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) 18

Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) 18 How to use the Remote Control 19

Battery Installation for the Remote Control 19

Self Record using the Remote Control 19

Preparation ........................................................................................................................................................ 20

Adjusting the Hand Strap 20

Hand strap 20 Connecting a Power Source 21

To use the AC Power adapter and the DC Cable 21 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 22

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 22

Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type 23

Battery level display 24 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 25

BASIC Recording ................................................................................................................................................ 26

Making your First Recording 26

Edit Search 27

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Contents

Hints for Stable Image Recording 28

Recording with the LCD monitor 28

Recording with the Viewfinder 28 Adjusting the LCD 29 Using the VIEWFINDER 30

Adjusting the Focus 30 Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD 31

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY 32 Controlling Sound from the Speaker 32

Advanced Recording............................................................................................................................................ 33

Use of various Functions 33

Setting menu items 33

Set the camcorder to CAM or VCR mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D380/D380i only) 33

Availability of functions in each mode 34

RESET 34

CLOCK SET 35

REMOCON 36

BEEP SOUND 37

SHUTTER SOUND 38

DEMONSTRATION 39

PROGRAM AE 40

Setting the PROGRAM AE 41

WHT.BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) 42

Zoom ing In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM 43

Zooming In and Out 43

Digital Zoom 44

EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) 45

DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT 46

Selecting an effect 47

CUSTOM.Q 48

REC MODE 49

AUDIO MODE 50

WIND CUT 51

DATE/TIME 52

TV DISPLAY 53 Using Quick Menu 54

Setting the Quick menu 55

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE 56 EASY Mode (for Beginners) 57 CUSTOM Mode 58 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) 59

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Auto Focusing 59

Manual Focusing 59 BLC (Back Light Compensation) 60 Fade In and Out 61

To Start Recording 61

To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) 61 Audio dubbing 62

Dubbing sound 62

Dubbed Audio Playback 63 PHOTO Image Recording 64

Searching for a PHOTO picture 64

Various Recording Techniques 65 Tape Playback 66

Playback on the LCD 66

Playback on a TV monitor 66

Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video input jacks 66 Connecting to a VCR 67

Playback 67 Various Functions while in VCR mode 68

Playback pause 68

Picture search (Forward/Reverse) 68

Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) 68 Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) 69

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) 69 ZERO MEMORY 70

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer .................................................................................................................................... 71

Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections 71

Connecting to a DV device 71

Connecting to a PC 71

System requirements 72

Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D340i/D380i only) 72

USB interface .................................................................................................................................................... 73

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection 73 System Requirements 73 Installing DVC Media 2.0 Program 74 Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program 76 Connecting to a PC 78

Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D380/D380i only) .............................................................................................. 79

Memory Stick 79

Memory Stick Functions 79

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Contents

Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick 80

Inserting the Memory Stick 80 Removing the Memory Stick 80 Structure of folders and files on the Image Format 81

Selecting the image quality 82

Select the image quality 82 Number of images on the Memory Stick 82

Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC mode 83

Recording images to a Memory Stick 83 Recording an image from a cassette as a still image 84 Viewing Still images 85 To view a Single image 85 To view a slide show 85

To view the Multi Screen 86 Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick 87 Marking images for printing 88 Protection from accidental erasure 89 Deleting Still images 90 Formatting a Memory Stick 91

Attention 91

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 92

After finishing a recording 92

After completing a recording session 92 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder 93

Cleaning the VIEWFINDER 93

Cleaning the Video Heads 93 Using Your Camcorder Abroad 94

Power sources 94

Colour system 94

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................... 95

Troubleshooting 95

Self Diagnosis Display 95

Moisture Condensation 95

Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode (VP-D380/D380i only) 96

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 98

INDEX .................................................................................................................................................................. 99

Warranty..............................................................................................................................................................100

Memory Stick 81

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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.

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.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

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 removed.

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

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.

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

Notes regarding COPYRIGHT

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

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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 preser ve 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 installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary batter y 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 Video Head Cleaning

- To ensure nor mal 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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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-rotating 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 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 camcorder’s built-in 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 1 month under normal operation from the time of installation.

3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or is dead, the date/time indicator will flash for about five seconds

when you set the power switch to CAM mode. When this occurs, connect the camcorder to power to fully recharge the built-in lithium battery. If the same problem occurs with a fully recharged battery, contact a Samsung authorized Service Centre to replace the battery.

Precautions regarding the external lithium battery for the remote control

arning:

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Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY(Remote Control) out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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Features

• Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK

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-D340/D380 is not able to record and receive digital data from another DV Device.)

• USB interface for digital image data transfer

You can transfer still images and short video clips 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.

• 480x Digital zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 480 times its original size.

• Colour TFT LCD

A high-resolution colour TFT LCD (with 200,000 pixels) gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to

review your recordings immediately.

• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

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

• Various digital effects

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allow 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.

• Digital Still Camera function (VP-D380/D380i only)

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

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

: i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system,

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Accessories Supplied with camcorder

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

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. AC Cord

4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium battery for Remote Control (TYPE: CR2025, 1 EA)

7. S-VIDEO cable

8. Remote Control

9. USB cable

10. Software CD

■ VP-D340/D340i:

DVC Media 2.0

■ VP-D380/D380i:

DVC Media 4.0

11. Memory Stick (VP-D380/D380i only)

12. USB AUDIO cable (VP-D340/D340i only)

Optional Accessory

13. Scart adapter

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable

10. Software CD

13. Scart adapter

2. AC Power Adapter

5. Instruction Book

8. Remote Control 7. S-VIDEO cable

11. Memory Stick (VP-D380/D380i only)

3. AC cord

6. Lithium battery (1EA)

9. USB cable

12. USB AUDIO cable (VP-D340/D340i only)

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Front & Left View

1. Lens

3. Remote Sensor

4. Hook for hand strap

7. External MIC in

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2. Lens Cover

13. S-Video Jack

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5.TFT LCD monitor

8. USB Jack

9. DV out (VP-D340/D380) DV in/out (VP-D340i/D380i)

6. Battery Pack

12. DC Jack

11. Earphone Jack

10. Audio/Video

1. Lens

2. Lens Cover

3. Remote Sensor

4. Hook for hand strap (see page 20)

5.TFT LCD monitor

6. Battery Pack (see page 22)

7. External MIC in (see page 62)

8. USB Jack (see page 73)

9. DV out (VP-D340/D380 only, see pages 71, 72) DV in/out (VP-D340i/D380i only)

10. Audio/Video (see page 67)

11. Earphone Jack

12. DC Jack (see page 21)

13. S-Video Jack

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Right & Top View

2.Video Light Holder

3. Dual Zoom

4. Custom.Q button

1. SPEAKER

9. START/STOP button

1. SPEAKER

2.Video Light Holder

3. Dual Zoom (See page 43)

4. Custom.Q button (See page 58)

5. Easy.Q button (See page 57)

6. Photo button (See page 64)

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7. Zoom lever (See page 43)

8. Internal MIC

9. START/STOP button

8. Internal MIC

6. Photo button

7. Zoom lever

5. Easy.Q button

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Rear & Bottom View

13. RESET

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1. LCD open

2. MENU button

3. MENU DIAL

4. Battery Release button

5. Charging indicator

8.TAPE Eject switch

1. LCD open

2. MENU button (See page 33)

3. MENU DIAL (MENU SELECT/VOLUME/M.FOCUS) (See page 33)

4. Battery Release button (See page 92)

5. Charging indicator (See page 22)

6. FADE button (See page 61)

Function Buttons

VCR CAM M.PLA Y

(REW) EDIT – REV

(PLAY/STILL) MF/AF (See page 59) S.SHOW

(FWD) EDIT + FWD

(STOP) BLC (See page 60) DELETE(See page 90)

11.Viewfinder

12. Power switch

6. FADE button

9. Function Buttons

7. DISPLAY button

10. Memory Stick Slot (VP-D380/D380i)

7. DISPLAY button

8. TAPE Eject switch

9. Function Buttons

10.Memory Stick Slot (VP-D380/D380i only)

11.Viewfinder (see page 30)

12.Power switch (see page 26)

13. RESET (see page 34)

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Remote control

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER

4. ZERO MEMORY

5. (FF)

6. (REW)

7. (PLAY)

8. X2

9. (SLOW)

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER (see page 19)

4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 70)

5. (FF)

6. (REW)

7. (PLAY)

8. X2 (see page 69)

9. (SLOW)

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STOP

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10. Frame Advance (see page 69)

11. (STOP)

12. (STILL)

13.A.DUB (see page 62)

14. Zoom TELE

15. Zoom WIDE

16. DISPLAY (see page 17, 18)

16. DISPLAY

15. Zoom WIDE

14. Zoom TELE

13. A.DUB

12. (STILL)

11. (STOP)

10. Frame Advance

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OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and VCR modes)

1. Battery level (see page 24)

2. Custom or Easy mode (see pages 57, 58)

3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 46)

4. Program AE (see page 40)

5. White Balance mode (see page 42)

6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 60)

7. Manual focus (see page 59)

8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 56)

9. Zoom position (see page 43)

10. DATE/TIME (see page 52)

11. USB

12. REMOCON

13. WIND CUT (see page 51)

14. Audio recording mode (see page 50)

15. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)

16. Tape counter

17. Zero memory indicator (see page 70)

18. Operating mode

19. Record speed mode

20. PHOTO mode

21. Self recording and waiting timer (see page 19)

22. EIS (see page 45)

23. Volume control (see page 32)

24. Audio playback channel

25. DV IN (VP-D340i/D380i only) (DV data transfer mode) (see page 72)

26. DEW (See page 7)

27. Message Line

OSD in CAM mode

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3 4 6

5 7

9 8

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CUSTOM MIRROR

BLC

SHUTTER EXPOSURE

OSD in VCR mode

SOUND [ 2 ]

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M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

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TAPE !

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5 5 min

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1 6 bit

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5 5 min

1 6 bit

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OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAYmodes)

✤ These items are available in for the VP-D380/D380i models only.

28. Folder number-file number (see page 81)

29. Image counter

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

30. CARD (memory) indicator

31. Image recording and loading indicator

32. Quality

33. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 89)

34. Print Mark (see page 88)

35. SLIDE SHOW Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)

✤ When you set the power switch to CAM or VCR, the OSD is automatically tur ned on.

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Turning OSD on/off

Press the DISPLAY button on the rear 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, EASY.Q, CUSTOM.Q and REC modes are always displayed on the OSD. Button inputs are displayed for 3 seconds then turned off. In VCR mode:When you press any function button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

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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 52 )

- You may also use the Dial Navigator to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF.

(only in CAM / M.REC mode)

OSD in M.REC mode

CUSTOM MIRROR

BLC

SHUTTER EXPOSURE

. . . C

MEMORY STICK !

OSD in M.PLAY mode

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[ 2 2 / 2 4 0 ]

2 0 : 0 0

0 0 1

[ 2 2 / 2 4 0 ]

1 . J U N . 2 0 0 21 0 0 - 0 0 1 2

2 0 : 0 0

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How to use the Remote Control

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium batter y 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.

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 CAM mode.

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

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

- After a 10 second wait, recording starts.

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

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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.

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Power Switch

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 .

4. Set the camcorder to each mode by holding down the tab

on the power switch and turning it to the CAM, VCR, M.REC, M.PLAY mode.

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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

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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%

Three times per second 75% ~ 90% Blinking stops and stays on 90 ~ 100%

On for a second and Error - Reset the battery and the off for a second DC cable

5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the batter y and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder.

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Even with the power switched off, the battery will still discharge if it is left connected to the camcorder.

Notes

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

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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 CVF switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.

Actual recording time depends on usage.

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Time

Battery

SB-L70

SB-L110

SB-L220

Charging

time

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

1hr 40min

Approx.

3hr 20min

Continuous recording time

LCD ON CVF ON

Approx.

1hr

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

3hr 10min

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

2hr

Approx.

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 shor t-circuited.

It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating.

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Battery level display

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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 23 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.

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REV

S.SHOW

FWD

DELETE

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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

✤ There are three types of Mini DV CASSETTE tapes: DVM80, DVM60 and DVM30. ✤ 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 EJECT switch and open the cassette door.

- The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically.

2. When you see the writing-proof tab, insert a tape into the holder with its window panel outside.

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”.

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 write-protect tab back so that it covers the hole.

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How to keep 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.

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a. SAVE

b. REC

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Basic Recording

Making your First Recording

1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 21) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter)

■ Inser t a cassette. (see page 25)

2. Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap.

3. Set the power switch to the CAM position.

■ Open the LCD monitor and 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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S.SHOW

FWD

DELETE

REV

S.SHOW

Basic Recording

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.

Edit Search

✤ When the camcorder is in STBY mode, you can use record search to play the

tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording. EDIT -- enables you to play the recording backwards and EDIT + enables you to play it forwards, for as long as you keep each button pressed down.

✤ If you press the EDIT -- button in STBY mode, your camcorder will play

in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically.

Note

■ Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in edit search

mode.

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Basic Recording

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 hor izontal 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.

Basic Recording

CAM MODE

VIEWER SET

LCD ADJUST DATE / TIME TV DISPLAY

CAM MODE

INITIAL

LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY

CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER

CAM MODE

LCD ADJUST

VIEWER SET

BRIGHT SELECT . . . . NORMAL

BRIGHT ADJUST . . . . . . [ 1 8 ]

COLOUR ADJUST . . . . . [ 0 4 ]

M.REC

M.PLAY

Adjusting the LCD

✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you

to view what you are recording or playing back directly.

✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example),

you can adjust ;

■ BRIGHT SELECT

■ BRIGHT ADJUST

■ COLOUR ADJUST

1. Set the POWER switch to CAM position.

■ In the VCR mode, you may only setup the LCD while

the tape is playing.

2. Open the LCD screen, and the LCD switches on.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL so that VIEWER is highlighted and then

push the MENU DIAL.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted.

6. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

CAM Mode

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7. Turn the MENU DIAL so that it highlights the menu item you want to

adjust (BRIGHT SELECT, BRIGHT ADJUST, COLOUR ADJUST).

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Basic Recording

8. Push the MENU DIAL again.

■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU DIAL

to save the setting.

■ Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST.

■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 ~ 07.

9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting.

Using the VIEWFINDER

✤ The VIEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open. ✤ In order to bring it into focus, pull the viewfinder forward until you here a click.

Adjusting the Focus

Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture.(refer to figure )

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

Notes regarding moisture condensation

Notes regarding CAMCORDER

Notes regarding COPYRIGHT

Notes regarding the battery pack

Notes regarding Video Head Cleaning

Note regarding the LENS

Notes regarding electronic viewfinder

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

Notes regarding the hand strap

Precautions regarding the Lithium battery

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

Accessories Supplied with camcorder

Basic Accessories

Front & Left View

Right & Top View

Rear & Bottom View

Remote control

OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and VCR modes)

OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAYmodes)

How to use the Remote Control

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

Self Record using the Remote Control

Preparation

Adjusting the Hand Strap

Hand strap

Connecting a Power Source

To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

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

Battery level display

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

Basic Recording

Making your First Recording

Edit Search

Hints for Stable Image Recording

Recording with the LCD monitor

Recording with the Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD

Using the VIEWFINDER

Adjusting the Focus