Samsung VP-D391, VP-D3910, VP-D391i, VP-D392, VP-D392i Owner Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

user manual

imagine the possibilities

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key features of your miniDV camcorder

FEATURES OF YOUR NEW MINIDV CAMCORDER

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 photo images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.

USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer (VP-D395 i only)

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

Tape Photo Recording on a Tape

Tape photo recording makes it possible to record a photo image on a tape.

800K pixel CCD

Your camcorder incorporates a 800K pixel CCD. Photo images can be recorded to a memory card.

1200x Digital Zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 1200 times its original size.

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Audio Enhancement

Provides more powerful sound with the Real Stereo and Audio Effect features.

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 hand shaking, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnifi cation.

Various Visual Effects

The Visual Effects allow you to give your fi lms a special look by adding various special effects.

Back Light Compensation (BLC)

The BLC function compensates for a 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 fi lmed.

High Power Zoom Lens

Power Zoom lens allows users to magnify the subject clearly up to 34x.

Digital Still Camera Function (VP-D395 i only)

•Using memory card, you can easily record and playback standard photo images.

•You can transfer standard photo images on the memory card to your PC using the USB interface.

Moving Image Recording on a Memory Card (VP-D395 i only)

Moving image recording makes it possible to record video onto a memory card.

MMC/SD card slot (VP-D395 i only)

MMC/SD card slot can use MMC (Multi Media Cards) and SD cards.

safety warnings

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

WARNING

Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage.

CAUTION

	To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your miniDV
CAUTION	camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions:

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the miniDV camcorder.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

precautions

Warning!

•This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

•Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

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notes and safety instructions

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.

ADJUSTING 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.Open the LCD screen 90 degrees from the camcorder with your fi nger.

2.Rotate it to the best angle to record or play.

-If you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees so it is facing forward, you can close the LCD screen with the display facing out.

-This is convenient during playback operations.

Refer to page 31 to adjust brightness and colour of the LCD screen.

MENU

W

T

DV

AV

MODE

POWER

CHG

BATT.

NOTES REGARDING THE LCD SCREEN

•Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen, the inside of the the Lens. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

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

•Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the LCD screen or battery pack.

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SERVICING & REPLACEMENT PARTS

•Do not attempt to service this camcorder yourself.

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

•Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.

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

•Unauthorised substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock or other hazards.

NOTES REGARDING CAMCORDER

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

•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.

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

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

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

•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.

•To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER

06

PREPARATION

12

INITIAL SETTING : SYSTEM MENU SETTING

24

06 What is included with your miniDV camcorder

07 Front & left view

08 Left side view

09Right & top view

10Rear & bottom view

11Using the remote control (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

12Using the hand strap & lens cover

13Installing the button-type battery

14Using the battery pack

17Connecting a power source

18Basic miniDV camcorder operation

19Screen indicators in Camera/Player modes

20Screen indicators in M.Cam/M.Player modes (VP-D395i only)

21Using the display ( ) button

22Using the joystick

22 Handling quick menus with the joystick

24Setting the clock (Clock set)

25Setting the wireless remote control acceptance (Remote) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

26Setting the beep sound (Beep Sound)

27Setting the shutter sound (Shutter Sound)

28Selecting the OSD language (Language)

29Viewing the demonstration (Demonstration)

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INITIAL SETTING : DISPLAY MENU SETTING

BASIC RECORDING

34

ADVANCED RECORDING

44

30Setting the guideline (Guideline)

31Adjusting the LCD screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour)

32Displaying the date/time (Date/Time)

33Setting the tv display (TV display)

34Inserting / ejecting a cassette

34Various recording techniques

35Making your fi rst recording

36Recording with ease for beginners (EASY.Q mode)

37Zooming in and out

38Searching quickly for a desired scene

(Setting the zero memory) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

39Self record using the remote control (Setting the Self Timer) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

40Reviewing and searching a recording

41Using the fade on and off

42Auto focus / manual focus

43Setting the shutter speed & exposure

44Selecting the record mode & audio mode (Rec Mode & Audio Mode)

45Cutting off wind noise (WindCut Plus)

46Selecting the real stereo function (Real Stereo)

47Setting the program ae (Program AE)

49 Setting the white balance (White Balance)

51 Applying visual effects (Visual Effect)

53Setting the 16:9 wide mode (16:9 Wide)

54Using the tele macro (Macro)

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PLAYBACK

62

CONNECTION

68

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA MODE (VP-D395 i ONLY)

74

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55Setting the digital image stabilizer (DIS)

56Using back light compensation mode (BLC)

57Zooming in and out with digital zoom (Digital Zoom)

58Using the colour nite (C.Nite)

59Using the light (Light) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

60Recording a photo image on a tape -tape photo recording

61Searching for a photo image on a tape (Photo Search)

62Playing back a tape on the LCD screen

63Various functions while in Player mode

65Audio dubbing (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

66Dubbed audio playback (Audio Select)

67Audio effect

68Setting the AV in/out (AV In/Out) (VP-D391i/D392i/D395i only)

69Tape playing back on a TV screen

71Copying a camcorder tape onto a video tape

72Using the VOICE+ function

73Recording (copying) a TV programme or video tape onto a camcorder tape (VP-D391i/D392i/D395i only)

74Using a memory card (usable memory card) (not supplied)

75Structure of folders and fi les on the memory card

77Setting the fi le number (File No.)

78Taking a photo image (JPEG) on the memory card

79Viewing photo images (JPEG)

80Protection from accidental erasure (Protect)

81Deleting photo images and moving images (Delete)

PICTBRIDGE™ (VP-D395 i ONLY)

IEEE 1394 DATA TRANSFER

USB INTERFACE (VP-D385 i ONLY)

94

MAINTENANCE

100

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

83Formatting a memory card (Format)

84Recording moving images (MPEG) on a memory card

86Playing the moving images (MPEG) on a memory card (M.Play select)

87Recording an image from a tape as a photo image

88Copying a photo image from a tape to a memory card (Photo Copy)

89Marking images for printing (Print Mark)

90 Printing your pictures – using the pictbridgeTM

92 Transferring ieee1394 (I.Link)-DV standard data connections

94 Using USB Interface

96Selecting the USB device (USB Connect)

97Installing the software (DV Media Pro programme)

98Connecting to a PC

100After fi nishing a recording

100Usable cassette tapes

101Cleaning and maintaining the camcorder

102Using your miniDV camcorder abroad

103Troubleshooting

105 Setting menu items

107

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getting to know your miniDV camcorder

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR MINIDV CAMCORDER

Your new Digital Video camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre.

The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

Battery Pack				AC Power Adapter
						Audio/Video Cable
(IA-BP80WA )				(AA-E9 type)

Software CD

User Manual CD Quick Start Guide

(VP-D395i only)

	Remote Control	Lens Cover	Lens Cover Strap
	(VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

•The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

•Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer.

•*(Option) : This is an optional accessory.

To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer.

•A memory card is not included. See page 74 for memory cards compatible with your miniDV camcorder.

USB Cable

(VP-D395i only)

Button-type Battery for Remote Control

(Type: CR2025) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

Core filter

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FRONT & LEFT VIEW

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

OPEN

8

1	Lens		5	EASY Q button page 36
2	Remote sensor (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)		6	Display (		) button
3	Light (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)		7	TFT LCD screen
4	OPEN switch		8	Internal microphone

Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.

CAUTION

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LEFT SIDE VIEW

1	MENU
	W
2	T
3

AV	DV
	MODE
POW	ER
	CHG

BA

T

T.

4

5

6

7

8

CARD

TAPE

(VP-D395i only)

1	MENU button		5	Built-in speaker
2	Joystick ( / / / / Select), (W/T) page 23		6	Select (CARD-TAPE) switch (VP-D395i only)
3	Recording start/stop button	7		Battery pack
4	Jack cover (AV/DV jack)	8		Battery release (BATT.) switch

When you close LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out, Joystick ( / / / ) function works reversely.

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RIGHT & TOP VIEW

1

2

3

4

5

POWER

VOL

AV

DV

6 MODE

CHG

7

1	Zoom(W/T) / Volume (VOL) lever		5	Jack cover (DC IN, USB (VP-D395i only) jack)
2	PHOTO button page 60,78		6	Cassette compartment cover
3	Recording start/stop button	7		Hand strap
4	POWER switch

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REAR & BOTTOM VIEW

1

AV DV

5

2

3MODE

POWER

CHG

6

47

DC IN

1AV jack

2MODE button

3Mode indicator (Camera ( ) / Player ( ) mode)

4DC IN Jack

5DV (IEEE1394) jack

6Charging (CHG) indicator

7USB jack (VP-D395i only)

8Memory card slot (VP-D395i only)

9Tripod receptacle

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Jacks

VP-D395i	AV	DV	DC IN	USB
VP-D391( i )/D3910/
D392( i )	AV	DV	DC IN

VP-D395i only

MMC/SD

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL (VP-D392( i )/D395i ONLY)

1		1
2		2
3
4		3
5
6		4
7		5
8		6
9		7
0		8
1 PHOTO button page 60,78	10	(-) / (+) (Direction) button page 64

2	REC button	11		Display (			) button
3	SELF TIMER button page 39		12	W/T (Zoom) button
4	ZERO MEMORY button page 38		13	X2 button page 64
5	PHOTO SEARCH button page 61		14	DATE/TIME button
6	A.DUB button page 65		15		(SLOW) button
7	(FF) button	16			(PAUSE) button
8	(REW) button	17			(STOP) button
9	(PLAY) button		18	F. ADV button page 64

The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the miniDV camcorder.

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preparation

This section provides information on using this miniDV camcorder: such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to set up the operation and screen indicators in each mode.

USING THE HAND STRAP & LENS COVER

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.

•Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever.

Hand Strap

Adjusting the Hand Strap

1.	Insert the hand strap into the hand strap hook on	1	2	3
	the front side of the camcorder and pull its end
	through the hook.
2.	Insert your hand into the hand strap and adjust its
	length for your convenience.
3.	Close the hand strap.

Lens Cover	4	5	6

Attaching the Lens Cover

4. Hook up the lens cover with the lens cover strap as illustrated.

5. Hook up the lens cover strap to the hand strap, and adjust it following the steps as described for the hand strap.

6. Close the hand strap.

Installing the Lens Cover after Operation

Press buttons on both sides of the lens cover, then attach it to the camcorder lens.

OPEN

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ATTACHING THE CORE FILTER

To reduce electrical interference, attach the core fi lter to the AC power adaptor.

•To attach the core fi lter to power adapter, roll the cable over core fi lter once.

•Be careful not to damage the cable when attaching the core fi lter.

Wind once!

AC power adaptor

INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY

Button-type battery installation for the remote control (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

1. Pull out the button-type battery holder toward the direction of the arrow.

2. Position the button-type battery in the button-type battery holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.

3. Reinsert the button-type battery holder.

Precaution regarding the button-type battery

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

•Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools. This will cause a short circuit.

•Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.

Keep the button-type Battery out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, seek medical

attention immediately.

WARNING

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USING THE BATTERY PACK

• Use the IA-BP80WA battery pack only.

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

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your miniDV camcorder.

Inserting / Ejecting the battery pack

1. Open the LCD screen as shown in the diagram. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly clicks.

• Make sure that word mark (SAMSUNG) is facing out while the camcorder is placed as shown in the diagram.

3. Slide the BATT. release switch and pull out the battery pack.

• Gently slide the BATT. release switch in the direction as shown in the diagram.

•	Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer.
•	If the miniDV camcorder will not be in use for a while, remove the battery
	pack from the miniDV camcorder.	Eject

BATT.	PO
	W
	ER

	P
BATT.	O
	W
	ER
	C

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power. 2. Insert the battery pack to the camcorder.

3.Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack.

4.Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket.

5.Once charged, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder.

• Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted in the camcorder.

It is recommended that you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your miniDV camcorder.

Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fi re or explosion.

Samsung is not responsible for problems occured due to using unapproved batteries.

BATT.	PO
	W
	ER

	BATT.
	P
BATT.	O
	W
	ER
	C

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Charging indicator

POWER

The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state.

•If the battery pack has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green.

•	If you are charging the battery, the colour of the charge indicator	CHG
	is orange.
•	If an error occurs while the battery pack in charging, the charging
	indicator blinks orange.

AV DV

MODE

POWER

CHG

DC IN

<Charging indicator>

Charging, Recording Times with a fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.)

•Measured times shown in the table are based on model VPD395i.

(Times for VP-D391( i )/D3910/D392( i )/D395i are almost the same.)

•The time is only for reference. Figures shown in the table are measured under Samsung’s test environment, and may differ from your actual use.

	Time	Charging	Recording
	Battery	time	time
	IA-BP80WA	Approx.	Approx.
		1hr 20min	1hr 20min

•The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions.

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The amount of continuous recording time available depends on:

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

•Ambient temperature.

•How often the zoom function is used.

•Type of use (camcorder/camera/With LCD screen etc.)

•It is recommended that you have several batteries available.

•To check the remaining battery charge, press and hold the Display ( ) button. page 21

•The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level.

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 (Blinking)

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

(Blinking)

Battery Pack Management

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

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

•Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (i.e. fi re or a heater).

•Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, 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 overheating or fi re.

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Notes regarding the Battery Pack

•Please refer to the table on page 15 for approximate continuous recording time.

•The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

•The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment, as the environmental temperature and conditions vary.

•The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). The remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions.

•When purchasing a new battery pack, we recommend buying the same battery pack that is provided with this camcorder. The battery pack is available at SAMSUNG retailers.

•When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. Batteries should be handled as chemical waste.

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

•A brand new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.

•The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged. Fully discharging a battery pack damages the internal cells.

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

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

•Do not drop the Battery Pack. Dropping the battery pack may damage it.

CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE

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

-The AC Power Adapter: used for indoor recording.

-The Battery Pack: used for outdoor recording.

VOL

Using a Household Power Source

Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without	1 POWER
having to worry about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack	3
attached; the battery power will not be consumed.
1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn off the power.

2.Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack.

3.Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket.

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

4.Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Camera ( ) or Player( ).

POWER

2

AV DV

MODE

CHG

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	BASIC MINIDV CAMCORDER OPERATION
	Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off							Mode indicator
	You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward.
	• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.
	Setting the operating modes
	• Set the operation mode by adjusting the MODE button and Select switch							AV	DV
	(VP-D395i only) before operating any functions.					).
	1. Press the MODE button to set Camera(				) or Player(			POWER	MODE
	Each press of the MODE button toggles between the Camera (						) mode
	and Player (		) mode.						CHG
	2. Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D395i only)
	-	Camera mode (		): To record movie or photo images on a tape. page 19				DC IN
	-	Player mode (		): To play movie or photo images on a tape. page 19					MODE button
	-	M.Cam mode (		): To record movie or photo images on memory card.
				page 20				POWER switch

- M.Player mode ( ): To play movie or photo images on memory card.page 20

•The operating modes are determined by the position of the MODE button and Select switch (VP-D395i only).

Mode Name

Camera Mode

Player Mode

M.Cam Mode

M.Player Mode

MODE button

tvkl

tvkl

tvkl

tvkl

Select switch

jhyk

{hwl

jhyk

{hwl

jhyk

{hwl

jhyk

{hwl

(VP-D395i only)

•M.Cam Mode : Memory Camera Mode M.Player Mode : Memory Player Mode

•The M.Cam Mode and the M.Player Mode are only available on the models, (VP-D395i only).

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SCREEN INDICATORS IN CAMERA / PLAYER MODES

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

26

3

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

				STBY				SP			0:00:00
Art														60min												9
														S 16Bit												10
																										11
				No Tape !																						12
		1/50																								13
	M
			19																							14
				W								T														15
00:00 1.JAN.2008														Nite 1/25												16
18											17
											1/50														22
16:9 Wide														19										21
	10Sec																							20
																							14
1

OSD in Camera Mode

1Battery Level page 16

2Tele Macro * page 54

3Tape photo recording page 60 / Self timer * page 39

(VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

4Operating Mode

5Record Speed Mode page 44

6Zero Memory page 38 (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

7Time counter (movie recording time)

8Tape Indicator

9Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)

10 Audio Mode page 44

11Light * page 59 (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

12BLC (Back Light Compensation)*page 56

OSD in Player Mode

13 WindCut Plus * page 45

14Fade page 41/ Remote page 25 (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

15USB * page 98 (VP-D395i only)

16C.Nite * page 58

17Real Stereo page 46

18Zoom Position * page 37

19Date/Time page 32

20Manual Focus * page 42

21Manual Exposure * page 43

22Shutter Speed * page 43

23White Balance * page 49

24Program AE * page 47

25DIS * page 55

26Visual Effects Mode * page 51 EASY.Q * page 36

16:9 Wide page 53

																		1	Audio Dubbing page 65 (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)
			STOP							0:00:46:06									Audio Effect page 67
10							SP											2
		Sound[2]										60min
																		3	AV IN * page 68 (VP-D391i/D392i/D395i only) /
9											V								Remote page 25 (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)
												16Bit					2
																		4	DV IN (DV date transfer mode) page 93
				No		Tape												5	VOICE+ Indicator page 72
																		6	Warning Indicator page 103
												AV In					3	7	Message Line page 103
8	[11]																	8	Volume Control * page 62
	00:00 1.JAN.2008																4	9	DEW page 104
	7									6	5							10	Dubbed Audio Playback page 66

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preparation

SCREEN INDICATORS IN M.CAM / M.PLAYER MODES (VP-D395i ONLY)

• OSD indicators shown here are

OSD in M.Cam Mode

based on model VP-D395i.

1

2

3

• The above screen is an example;

1

Image Recording and

•

it is different from the actual display.

The OSD indicators are based

10314

Loading Indicator

60min

on memory capacity of 2GB

2

Image Counter (Total

(VP-D395i only).

number of recordable

4

• For enhanced performance, the

photo images)

No Memory Card !

display indications and the order

4

3

CARD (Memory Card)

are subject to change without

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Indicator

prior notice.

W

T

4

Light page 59

• Functions marked with * will not

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(VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

be retained when the miniDV camcorder is powered on after turning it off.

OSD in M.Player Mode

1

5

6

STOP

0:00:00

Slide

2/30

4

No Memory Card !

No Memory Card !

800X600

7

3

[10]

9

002

100-0001

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SMOV0001

2

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8

(Movie images)

(Photo images)

1Time counter (movie recording time)

2File number of the moving image

3Volume Control * page 86

4Erase Protection Indicator page 80

5Silde page 79

6Image Counter (Current photo image/ Total number of recordable photo images)

7Photo image size page 75

8Folder Number - File Number page 77

9Print Mark page 89

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USING THE DISPLAY (	) BUTTON
You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display (		) button.
Switching the information display mode
You can switch between the on-screen information display modes:
Press the Display ( ) button.
The full and minimum display modes will alternate.		MENU

• Full display mode: All information will appear.

• Minimum display mode: Only operating status indicators will appear.

BATT.

Checking the remaining battery

•Press and hold the Display ( ) button while charging with the power off. After a while, the charging status will be displayed on the LCD screen for 7 seconds.

•The battery charge status is given as reference and is an estimation. It may differ depending on the battery capacity and temperature.

Battery Info

Battery charged

0%

50%

100%

Correct disposal of batteries in this product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.)

This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.

English _21

preparation

USING THE JOYSTICK

Used for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and to make a selection when selecting movie, photo images or menus.

1. Move the Joystick ( / ) up or down.

MENU

2. Move the Joystick ( / ) left or right.

• Confi rm your selection by pressing Joystick.

BATT.

For more information on the OSD menus displayed using the Joystick (/ / / ), see page 23.

HANDLING QUICK MENUS WITH THE JOYSTICK

Using the Joystick, you can easily access to frequently used menus without using the MENU button.

Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the Exposure in Camera ( ) mode

1.Press the Joystick.

•Quick menu is displayed.

2.Press the Joystick (/ / / ) to control the setting.

•Moving the Joystick up toggles between "Auto Exposure" and "Manual Exposure".

3.Press the Joystick to confi rm your selection.

•Press the Joystick button to exit the quick menu according to the selected mode.

•There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Joystick. You cannot select the menu items greyed out on the screen.

•Accessible items in menu and quick menu vary depending on the operation mode.

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STBY SP	0:00:00
10Sec	60min
	S 16Bit

STBY	SP	0:00:05
10Sec			60min
		S	16Bit
Auto Exposure
STBY	SP	0:00:10
10Sec			60min
		S	16Bit

Manual Exposure

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HANDLING QUICK MENUS WITH THE JOYSTICK

Quick Menu In Camera /Player modes

Joystick		Camera ( ) Mode				Player (		) Mode
Status		-				STOP	PLAY	PAUSE	FF	REW
Input
		Exposure				-	-	-	-	-
		Focus				-	STOP	STOP	STOP	STOP
		Shutter				REW	REW	REW	REW	REW
		Fade				FF	FF	FF	FF	FF
OK		Return / Selection / Exit the menu				PLAY	PAUSE	PLAY	PLAY	PLAY

Quick Menu In M.Cam / M.Player modes (VP-D395i only)

	Joystick M.Cam ( ) Mode	M.Player (	) Mode (Movie images)	M. Player ( ) Mode
				(Photo images)

Input Status	-	STOP	PLAY	PAUSE	FF	REW	-
	Exposure	-	-	-	-	-	Delete
	Focus	Thumbnail STOP STOP STOP STOP					Thumbnail
	-	Previous	REW	REW	REW	REW	Previous Skip
		Skip
	-	Next Skip	FF	FF	FF	FF	Next Skip
	Return/						Slide Show
OK	Selection/Exit	PLAY	PAUSE	PLAY	PLAY	PLAY
	the menu

English _23

initial setting : system menu setting

SETTING THE CLOCK (CLOCK SET)

•Clock setup works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. page 18

•Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the fi rst time.

1.Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D395i only)

2.Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ) or Player ( ).

3.Press the MENU button.

•The menu list will appear.

4.Move the Joystick ( / ) up or down to select "System", then press the Joystick or move the Joystick ()to the right.

5.Move the Joystick ( / ) up or down to select "Clock Set", then press the

Joystick.

•The year will be highlighted fi rst.

6.Move the Joystick ( / ) up or down to set the current year, then press the

Joystick.

•The month will be highlighted.

7.You can set the month, day, hour and minute following the same procedure after setting the year.

8.Press the Joystick after setting the minutes.

•A message "Complete !" is displayed.

9.To exit, press the MENU button.

•You can set the year up to 2037.

•Turning the date and time display on/off

To switch the date and time display on or off, access the menu and change the date/time display mode. page 32

Display illustrations in this manual

-OSD illustrations of VP-D395i are used in this manual.

-Some of the OSD items shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual items on your camcorder.

CARD	TAPE	MODE
(VP-D395i only)
		BATT.

BATT.

Camera Mode

System

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Language

Demonstration

1 JAN 2008

00 : 00

Adjust

Select

MENU Exit

Camera Mode
System
Clock Set		1 JAN 2008
Remote
		00 : 00
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound		Complete !
Language
Demonstration
Move	Select	MENU Exit

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The remote function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes.page 18

The remote function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder.

SETTING THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ACCEPTANCE (REMOTE) (VP-D392( i )/D395i only)

•

•

1.Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D395i only)

2.Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ) or Player ( ).

CARD	TAPE	MODE
(VP-D395i only)
		BATT.

3.Press the MENU button.

• The menu list will appear.

4.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "System", then press the

Joystick or move the Joystick ( ) to the right.

BATT.

5.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "Remote", then press the

Joystick.

6.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "On" or "Off", then press the

Joystick.

7.To exit, press the MENU button.

If you set the "Remote" to "Off" in the menu and try to use it, the remote control indicator ( ) will blink for 3 seconds on the LCD screen and then disappear.

Camera Mode
System
Clock Set		On
Remote
Beep Sound		On
Shutter Sound		On
Language		English
Demonstration		On
Move	Select	MENU Exit
Camera Mode
System
Clock Set
Remote		Off
Beep Sound		On
Shutter Sound
Language
Demonstration

Move

Select

MENU Exit

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initial setting : system menu setting

SETTING THE BEEP SOUND (BEEP SOUND)

•The beep sound function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes.page 18

•You can turn the beep sound on or off, when on, each press of a button sounds a beep.

1.Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D395i only)

2.Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ) or Player ( ).

3.Press the MENU button.

• The menu list will appear.

4.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "System", then press the

Joystick or move the Joystick ( )to the right.

5.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "Beep Sound", then press the Joystick.

6.Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "On" or "Off", then press the

Joystick.

7.To exit, press the MENU button.

When beep sound is set to off, the power on/off sound is off.

CARD	TAPE	MODE
(VP-D395i only)
		BATT.

BATT.

Camera Mode
System
Clock Set		On
Remote
Beep Sound		On
Shutter Sound		On
Language		English
Demonstration		On
Move	Select	MENU Exit
Camera Mode
System
Clock Set
Remote
Beep Sound		Off
Shutter Sound		On
Language
Demonstration

Move

Select

MENU Exit

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