SAMSUNG VP-D6050I, VP-D6550I User Manual [ch]

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Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D6550/

D6550i

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.

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

VP-D6550/

D6550i

AF CCD LCD

89/336CEE 73/23CEE 93/68CEE

AD68-00875T

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Contents

Notes and Safety Instructions ................................. 8

Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................ 13

Features ..................................................................................................... 13

Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .......................................................14

Front & Left View .........................................................................................15

Left Side View.............................................................................................. 16

Right & Top View .........................................................................................17

Rear & Bottom View ....................................................................................18

Remote Control............................................................................................19

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

Adjusting the Hand Strap ............................................................................20

Hand Strap ............................................................................................ 20

Shoulder Strap .......................................................................................20

Attaching the Lens Cover ......................................................................20

Lithium Battery Installation ..........................................................................21

Battery Installation for the Internal Clock...............................................21

Battery Installation for the Remote Control ...........................................21

Connecting a Power Source .......................................................................22

To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cable.......................................22

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack.............................................................23

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .................................................23

Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model

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Battery Level Display.............................................................................25

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off............................................25

OSD (On Screen Display) in REC/PLAY Modes........................................ 26

OSD (On Screen Display) in (Programme)/ (Play) Modes.............27

Using the Joystick........................................................................................ 28

The Camcorder : System Menu Setting .............. 29

Selecting the OSD Language.....................................................................29

Setting the Clock..........................................................................................30

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) .....................31

Setting the Beep Sound ..............................................................................32

Viewing the Demonstration..........................................................................33

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Contents

The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting ............... 34

Adjusting the LCD Screen ...........................................................................34

Displaying the Date/Time ............................................................................35

Setting the TV Display .................................................................................36

The Camcorder : Basic Recording........................ 37

Using the Viewfinder....................................................................................37

Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................... 37

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...............................................................38

Hints for Stable Image Recording ............................................................... 39

Recording with the LCD Screen............................................................ 39

Recording with the Viewfinder............................................................... 39

Various Recording Techniques....................................................................40

Making your First Recording .......................................................................41

Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners) ..........................................................42

Record Search.......................................................................................43

Setting the Zero Memory ............................................................................ 44

Self Record using the Remote Control .......................................................45

Zooming In and Out..................................................................................... 46

Using the Tele Macro................................................................................... 46

Using the Fade In and Out ..........................................................................47

To Start Recording .................................................................................47

To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out)..........................................47

Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC) ............................................48

Using the Color Nite ....................................................................................49

The Camcorder : Advanced Recording................ 50

Use of various Functions.............................................................................50

Setting Menu Items................................................................................50

Function availability in each Mode ........................................................51

Selecting the Record Mode .........................................................................52

Selecting Audio Mode ..................................................................................53

Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) .............................................................54

Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure .......................................................55

Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording ................................55

Auto Focus/Manual Focus...........................................................................56

Auto Focusing........................................................................................56

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EASY.Q ...................................................42

Tele Macro ..............................................................................46

Record Search ....................................................................43

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Manual Focusing ...................................................................................56

Setting the White Balance ...........................................................................57

Using Quick Menu: White Balance .......................................................58

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)....................................................59

Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ................................60

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)...........................61

Setting the Program AE.........................................................................62

Using Quick Menu: Program AE ...........................................................62

Applying Digital Effects................................................................................63

Selecting the Digital Effects................................................................... 64

Using Quick Menu: Digital Effects......................................................... 65

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom .......................................................66

Selecting the Digital Zoom ....................................................................66

Photo Image Recording............................................................................... 67

Searching for a Photo Image ................................................................67

The Camcorder : Playback ..................................... 68

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen....................68

Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during Playback ................................68

Controlling Sound from the Speaker...........................................................69

Tape Playback .............................................................................................70

Playback on the LCD Screen ................................................................70

Playback on a TV Monitor ..................................................................... 70

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks......................70

Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks..........71

Playback.................................................................................................71

Various Functions in PLAY Mode................................................................ 72

Playback Pause .....................................................................................72

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse)........................................................72

Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) ....................................................... 72

Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) ...................................73

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) ...........................................................73

Reverse Playback.................................................................................. 73

AV In/Out (VP-D6550i only).........................................................................74

Audio Dubbing .............................................................................................75

Dubbing Sound ......................................................................................75

Dubbed Audio Playback ..............................................................................76

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White Balance ....................................................58

DIS ..............................................................................59

Program AE .....................................................................61

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Digital Effects ................................................65

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer.......................................... 77

USB Interface ........................................................... 79

Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation .............. 83

Using the Mode Dial .................................................................................... 83

Using the Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ...........................................83

Memory Card Functions ........................................................................ 83

Inserting a Memory Card.......................................................................84

Ejecting a Memory Card........................................................................84

Number of Recordable Images/Time Length of Moving Image .................85

Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions .................. 86

Numbering Stored Pictures .........................................................................86

Setting the Image Quality ............................................................................87

Setting the Image Size ................................................................................88

Setting the Menu Language ........................................................................ 89

Setting the LCD Brightness .........................................................................90

Setting the Clock..........................................................................................91

Setting the IMPRINT Option........................................................................ 92

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)............93

Setting the Beep Sound ..............................................................................94

Setting the Shutter Sound ...........................................................................94

Use of various Functions.............................................................................95

Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking . 98

Taking and Viewing Your First Photo ..........................................................98

Taking Still Images................................................................................. 98

Taking Still Images: EASY.Q Mode.......................................................98

Viewing Still Images...............................................................................99

Viewing a Single Still Image ..................................................................99

Viewing a Slide Show..........................................................................100

Setting the Q.View Duration ................................................................101

Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review....................................101

Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View................................102

Deleting Still Images and Moving Images.................................................102

Deleting One Image in Multiple Image View.......................................102

Deleting Image Using DELETE Menu ................................................103

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DELETE ........................................................103

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Delayed Recording – Self Timer ...............................................................104

MPEG Recording................................................................................. 105

Setting the Resolution and Frame Rate..............................................105

Recording a Moving Image onto a Memory Card ..............................106

MPEG Playback.........................................................................................107

To Playback a Recorded Moving Image .............................................107

Digital Still Camera Mode : Advanced Techniques....108

Setting the Focus....................................................................................... 108

Using the Built-In Flash .............................................................................109

Available Flash Modes by Camera Mode ........................................... 110

Setting the Focus Modes ......................................................................... 111

Auto Focus Mode .................................................................................111

Manual Focus Mode ............................................................................111

Continuous Auto Focus Mode .............................................................112

Macro Mode ......................................................................................... 113

Setting the Exposure .................................................................................114

Locking the Auto Exposure: AE LOCK................................................114

Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options:

SPOT AE or MULTI AE........................................................................115

SCENE Modes – Preset Auto Exposure Modes.................................116

Manual Exposure Compensation ........................................................117

Setting the Aperture .............................................................................118

Setting the Shutter Speed ...................................................................119

Setting the White Balance .........................................................................120

Setting the Preset White Balance .......................................................120

Setting the Manual White Balance......................................................121

Setting the ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................122

Using Digital Special Effects .....................................................................123

Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing ........................124

Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot ........................................125

Setting the Sharpness ............................................................................. 126

Using the Digital Zoom ..............................................................................127

Zooming In ...........................................................................................127

Zooming Out.........................................................................................127

Rotating a Stored Image ...........................................................................128

Resizing a Stored Image ...........................................................................129

MPEG ....................................................................................................105

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Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu ..............................................130

Memorizing Your Current Settings ......................................................130

Loading Your Customized Settings .....................................................131

Customizing Your Camera – Changing the Start-Up Image ..............132

Zooming & Trimming Recorded Images (Playback ZOOM)

While Viewing ............................................................................................133

Zooming the Image..............................................................................133

Trimming the Image.............................................................................133

Protecting Stored Images..........................................................................134

Formatting a Memory Card .......................................................................136

Printing Your Images – Using the PictBridge

Connecting To a Printer .......................................................................137

Selecting Images ................................................................................. 138

Customizing Print Options...................................................................139

Printing Images....................................................................................140

Printing Images Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings

Resetting PictBridge Settings..............................................................141

Printing Your Images – Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .....142

Standard DPOF Setup ........................................................................142

Index DPOF Setup ..............................................................................143

Print Size DPOF Setup........................................................................143

Printing DPOF Marked Images ........................................................... 144

Maintenance ............................................................ 145

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ................................................145

After Using Your Camcorder ...............................................................145

Cleaning For LCD Screen ................................................................... 145

Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads....................................146

Using Your Camcorder Abroad..................................................................147

Power Sources ....................................................................................147

Colour System ..................................................................................... 147

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 148

Specifications.......................................................... 151

Index ......................................................................... 153

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MySET ....................................................................................130

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PictBridge

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DPOF .....................................141

PictBridge ......................................................................................141

DPOF ..................................................142

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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.

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Open the LCD screen with your finger.

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

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

5. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the left.

6. Recording with the LCD screen closed.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D6550i only)

Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programme materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Notes regarding Moisture Condensation

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

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

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

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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 temperatures (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.

2. DEW

1. 60°C 140°F

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the Battery Pack

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Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 24. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.

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

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

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If your Camcorder is in REC 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.

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Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.

Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may damage it.

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

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Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells. The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.

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

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It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD screen when recording for long periods, because the LCD screen consumes more battery power.

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

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

Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning

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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.

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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 by holding the Viewfinder.

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

Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen

1. 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.

2. When you use the LCD screen 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 screen.

Notes regarding the Hand Strap

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

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Precaution 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 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you set the Date/Time to on. When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with a new one (type CR2025).

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

Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of reach of children. Should a

battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

Servicing

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Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself.

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

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

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

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

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DO NOT FIRE THE FLASH WHILE SCREENING THE FLASH BY HANDS. DO NOT TOUCH THE FLAHSLIGHT AFTER CONTINUOUS FIRING OF THE FLASH. POSSIBLE BURING HAZARD.

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DO NOT FIRE THE FLASH FROM A SHORT DISTANCE TO A PERSION TO A PERSON (ESPECIALLY TOWARDS AN INFANT.)CLOSE FIRING A FLASGH MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ONE'S EYES.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

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Multi OSD Language

You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List.

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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-D6550 is not able to receive digital data from another DV Device)

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USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer

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

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Integrated Camcorder/Digital Still Camera operation

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

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900x Digital Zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 900x (Camcorder Mode) or 12x (Camera Mode) its original size.

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Colour TFT LCD

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

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Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

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

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Various Digital Effects (DSE)

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

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Back Light Compensation (BLC)

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

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Program AE

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

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Digital Still Camera Function

- Using Memory card, you can easily record and playback standard still images.

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

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MPEG Recording

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

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Multi Memory Card Slot

Multi Memory card slot is able to use Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MMC and SD.

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High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera)

Employing 5 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 is available.

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Supports DPOF & PictBridge Printing Aid

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

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IEEE 1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK DV

USB

900

Colour TFT LCD TFT

DIS

DSE

BLC

Program AE

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MPEG

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Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO MMC SD

5M CCD 2592 1944

DPOF PictBridge

VP-D6550 DV

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Accessories Supplied with Camcorder

✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with

your digital camcorder.

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Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack

2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE)

3. AC Cord

4. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable)

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025)

7. Remote Control

8. USB Cable

9. Software CD

10. Shoulder Strap

11. Lens Cover

12. Lens Cover Strap

Optional Accessories

13. Scart Adapter

14. Memory Stick

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1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. AC Power Adapter

4. Multi-AV Cable (Audio/Video/S-Video Cable)

7. Remote Control

10. Shoulder Strap

13. Scart Adapter 14. Memory Stick

(AA-E8 TYPE)

5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium Batteries

8. USB Cable 9.Software CD

11. Lens Cover 12. Lens Cover Strap

3. AC Cord

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8. USB

9. CD

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front & Left View

1. Built-in Flash

2. Camcorder Lens

4. Internal MIC

5. TFT LCD Screen

3. Camera Lens

1. Built-in Flash (see page 109)

2. Camcorder Lens

3. Camera Lens

4. Internal MIC

5. TFT LCD Screen

6. Remote Sensor

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Left Side View

2. DISPLAY

3. EASY.Q

4. Function Buttons

5. DELETE

6. MF/AF Button

7. Quick Menu Selector (Focus/Volume)

9. Speaker

10. C.NITE

1. MENU

2. DISPLAY (see page 25)

3. EASY.Q (see page 42)

4. Function Buttons

PLAY

REW

PLAY/STILL

STOP

REC

Search –

REC

Search +

FADE

BLC

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5. DELETE ( ) (see page 102)

6. MF/AF Button (see page 111)

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1. MENU

8. MULTI

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REV

FWD

7. Quick Menu Selector (Focus/Volume)

8. MULTI ( ) (see page 102)

9. Speaker

10. C.NITE (see page 49)

11. Joystick (Quick View/Flash/ Tele Macro/AE LOCK)

12. Camera Mode Dial

13. Shoulder Strap Hook

(see page 20)

14. External MIC Jack

15. USB Jack

16. AV/S-Video Jack

17. Jack Cover

18. DC Jack

1. MENU

2. DISPLAY 25

3. EASY.Q 42

REC SEARCH-

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11. Joystick (Quick View/Flash/ Tele Macro/AE LOCK)

12. Camera Mode Dial

13. Shoulder Strap Hook

14. External MIC Jack

15. USB Jack

16. AV/S-Video Jack

17. Jack Cover

18. DC Jack

6. MF/AF / 111

7. /

8. MULTI ( 102

REV

FWD

10. C.NITE 49

11. / / /

12.

13. 20

14.

15. USB

16. AV/S-

17.

18.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Right & Top View

1. Focus Adjustment Knob

2. Viewfinder

6. Zoom Lever

7. PHOTO Button

3. Start/Stop Button

5. Power Switch

4. DV Jack

1. Focus Adjustment Knob (see page 37)

2. Viewfinder (see page 37)

3. Start/Stop Button

4. DV Jack

5. Power Switch (REC, PLAY, OFF or (CAMERA))

6. Zoom Lever (see page 46)

7. PHOTO Button (see page 67)

8. Cassette Door

9. Hand Strap

8. Cassette Door

9. Hand Strap

1. 37

2. 37

3. / Start/Stop

4. DV

5. [ REC PLAY OFF CAMERA- ]

7. PHOTO 67

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Rear & Bottom View

1. Lithium Battery Cover

2. Charging Indicator

3. Tripod Receptacle 5. Battery Release4. Memory Card Slot

6. Hand Strap Hook 7. TAPE EJECT 8. Shoulder Strap Ring

1. Lithium Battery Cover

2. Charging Indicator

3. Tripod Receptacle

4. Memory Card Slot

5. Battery Release

6. Hand Strap Hook

7. TAPE EJECT

8. Shoulder Strap Ring

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Usable Memory Card

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

SD MMC

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Remote Control

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER

4. ZERO MEMORY

5. PHOTO SEARCH

10. / (Direction)

1. PHOTO (see pages 67, 98)

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER (see pages 45, 104)

4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 44)

5. PHOTO SEARCH (see page 67)

6. A.DUB (see page 75)

7. (FF)

8. (REW)

6. A.DUB

7. (FF)

8. (REW)

9. (PLAY)

10. / (Direction) (see page 72)

11. F. ADV (see page 73)

12. (STOP)

13. (STILL)

14. (SLOW) (see page 72)

15. DATE/TIME

16. X2 (see page 73)

17. Zoom

18. DISPLAY

1. PHOTO 67 98

2. START/STOP /

3. SELF TIMER 45 104

4. ZERO MEMORY

5. PHOTO SEARCH

6. A.DUB 75

7. FF

8. REW

18. DISPLAY

17. Zoom

16. X2

15. DATE/TIME

14. (SLOW)

13. (STILL)

12. (STOP)

11. F. ADV

9. PLAY

10.

11. F.ADV 73

12. STOP

13. STILL

14. SLOW

15. DATE/TIME /

16. X2 2 73

17. ZOOM

18. DISPLAY

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Preparation

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

1. Pull and open the Hand Strap Cover and release the Hand Strap. Insert the Hand Strap into the Hand Strap hook.

2. Insert your hand into the Hand Strap and adjust its length.

3. Stick it back onto the Hand Strap Cover.

Shoulder Strap

The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your camcorder around in complete safety.

1. Insert the end of Shoulder Strap into the Shoulder Strap Hook on the Camcorder.

2. Insert the other end of the strap into the ring attached to the Hand Strap.

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

1 2 3

✤

2 3

- ZOOM Start/Stop /

Attaching the Lens Cover

1. Hook up the Lens Cover with Lens Cover Strap as illustrated.

2. Pull and open the Hand Strap Cover and release the Hand Strap.

3. Hook up the Lens Cover Strap to the Hand Strap and adjust it following the steps as described for the Hand Strap.

4. Close the Hand Strap Cover.

2020

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Preparation

Lithium Battery Installation

Battery Installation for the Internal Clock

✤ 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 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you set the Date/Time to on. When this occurs, replace the Lithium battery with type CR2025.

1. Remove the Lithium-ion battery from the rear of the Camcorder.

2. Open the Lithium battery cover on the rear of the Camcorder.

3. Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.

4. Close the Lithium battery cover.

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery

when:

- You purchase the Camcorder.

- The remote control doesn’t work.

✤ Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery

holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.

✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.

[ 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.

✤

✤ /

00:00 1.JAN.2005

CR2025

✤

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Preparation

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 Cord to the AC Power adapter.

2. Connect the AC Cord to a wall socket.

[ Notes ]

■

You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC Power adapter.

■

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

Power Switch

✤

■

AA-E8

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack of the Camcorder.

4. Set the Camcorder to each mode by holding down the tab on the Power switch and turning it to the REC, PLAY, (CAMERA) or OFF mode.

2222

4. REC PLAY CAMERAOFF

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Preparation

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 Cord to the AC Power adapter and connect the AC Cord to a wall socket.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack on the Camcorder.

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

Blinking time Charging rate

Once per second Less than 50%

Twice per second 50% ~ 75%

Three times per second 75% ~ 90%

Blinking stops and stays on 90% ~ 100%

On for a second and Error - Reset the Battery off for a second pack and 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.

[ 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.

■

The amount of continuous recording time available depends on:

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

- How often the zoom is used.

- Type of use (Camcorder/Camera/With LCD screen etc.).

- Ambient temperature.

It is recommended to have additional battery packs available.

■

Even when the Power switched to OFF, the Battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the device.

Power Switch

✤

1 1 50%

1 2 50%~75%

3 75%~90%

90%~100%

1 1 -

■

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Preparation

Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type.

✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the Viewfinder

switches on automatically.

✤ The continuous recording times given in the table below are

approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage.

Time

Battery

SB-LS110

SB-LS220

Charging

time

Approx.

2hr

Approx.

3hr 30min

Continuous recording time

LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

3hr 10min

Approx.

2hr

Approx.

4hr 10min

✤ ✤

SB-LS110

SB-LS220

[ Notes ]

■

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

■

The Battery pack should never be charged in a room with a 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 of time, even when it is fully recharged.

■

Do not put the Battery pack near any heat source (i.e.fire 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 shortcircuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce overheating or fire.

■

Use SB-LS110 or SB-LS220 Battery pack only.

■

Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described above. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.

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■

32°F 0°C 104°F 40°C

32°F 0°C

32°F 0°C 104°F 40°C

SB-LS110 SB-LS220

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Preparation

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) Tips for battery Identification

[ Notes ]

■

Please refer to the Table on page 24 for approximate continuous recording time.

■

The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

■

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 77 °F (25 °C). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary. The remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions.

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off

■

Turning OSD on/off

Press the DISPLAY button on the left side control panel.

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

- When you turn the OSD off,

In REC Mode: The STBY, REC 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 PLAY Mode: When you press any function button, the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

■

Turning the Date/Time on/off

To turn the Date/Time on or off, access the menu and change the Date/Time mode. (see page 35)

(Blinking)

■

✤

b. 20~40%

40~80%

80~95%

■

77°F 25°C

DISPLAY

REC STBY REC

PLAY

/ Date/Time /

Date/Time / Date/Time

/ 35

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display) in REC/PLAY Modes

1. Battery Level (see page 25)

2. Manual Focus (see page 56)

3. EASY.Q (see page 42)

4. DIS (see page 59)

5. Program AE (see page 61)

6. White Balance Mode (see page 57)

7. Shutter Speed (see page 55)

8. Exposure (see page 55)

9. Digital Effects Mode (see page 63)

10. Date/Time (see page 34)

11. Zoom Position (see page 46)

12. Color Nite (see page 49)

13. USB

14. Remote (see page 31)

15. Wind Cut (see page 54)

16. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 48)

17. Audio Mode (see page 53)

18. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)

19. Tape Counter

20. Zero Memory (see page 44)

21. Record Speed Mode

22. Operating Mode

23. Self Timer

24. Photo Image

25. Tele Macro (see page 46)

26. Audio Playback

27. DEW (see page 9)

28. Warning Indicator (see page 148)

29. Message Line (see page 148)

30. Volume Control (see page 69)

31. DV IN (DV data transfer mode) (VP-D6550i only) (see page 78)

32. AV IN (VP-D6550i only) (see page 74)

33. Audio Dubbing (see page 75)

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OSD in REC Mode

1 2 3 4

5 6

S. 1/50

Art

00:00 1.JAN.2005

S. 1/50

OSD in PLAY Mode

00:00 1.JAN.2005

[10]

1. 25

[29]

†

10Sec

No Tape !

STBY

21 2022

…

Color N.1/25

0:00:11

14min

16BIt

2. 56

3. EASY.Q 42

4. 59

5. 61

6. 57

7. 55

8. 55

15 14

9. 63

10. / 34

11. 46

12. 49

13. USB

14.

15. 54

0:00:00:10

√

14minSound[2]

16BIt

No Tape !

†

AV In

…

16. BLC Back Light Compensation 48

17. 53

18.

19.

20. 44

21.

22.

23.

24.

25. Tele Macro 46

26.

27. DEW 9

28. 148

29. 148

30. 69

31. DV IN DV VP-D6550i 78

32. AV IN VP-D6550i 74

33. 75

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Preparation

OSD (On Screen Display) in (Programme)/ (Play) Modes

1. Battery Level (see page 25)

2. Camera Mode

3. F (Aperture Range) No. (see page 118)

4. Shutter Speed (see page 119)

5. Flash Mode (see page 109)

6. Self Timer

7. Manual Focus (see page 111)

8. Tele Macro (see page 113)

9. Metering Mode (see page 115)

10. CARD (Memory Card) indicator

11. AE LOCK (see page 114)

12. Focus Area

13. Date/Time (see page 91)

14. Exposure Compensation (see page 117)

15. White Balance Mode (see page 120)

16. ISO Sensitivity (see page 122)

17. Sharpness (see page 126)

18. Image Quality (see page 87) or MPEG Frame Rate (see page 105)

19. Image Size (see page 88)

20. Image Counter

Total number of recordable still and moving images.

21. Zoom Position (see page 127)

22. Play Mode

23. Moving Image Indicator (see page 107)

24. Erase protection Indicator (see page 134)

25. Print mark (see page 142)

26. Message Line (see page 148)

27. Image Counter

Current Image/Total number of recorded images

OSD in (Programme) Mode

F2.8

1/60

4 5

8 9

11 12 13

OSD in (Play) Mode

22 23

NO IMAGE!

1. 25

12:00 PM

2005.01.01

2272

ISO

AUTO

AWB

3. 118

4. 119

5. 109

7. 111

8. Tele Macro 113

9. 115

10.

11. 114

12.

13. / 91

2/50

15. 120

14. 117

16. ISO 122

17. 126

18. 87

19. 88

20.

21. 127

22.

23. 107

24. 134

25. 142

26. 148

27. /

MPEG 105

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Preparation

Using the Joystick

✤ The Joystick is used to make a selection and to move the cursor

left, right, up and down. Using the Joystick, you can easily make your selection and navigate the menu.

✤

1. Move to a previous menu item / Adjust the selected item (to the left).

2. Move to a sub menu item / Adjust the selected item (to the right).

3. Move to a lower menu item.

4. Move to an upper menu item.

5. Press to select the chosen item.

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1. /

2. /

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Selecting the OSD Language

✤ The Language function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language from OSD List.

✤ REC PLAY Language . ✤ OSD

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Language, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The available language options are listed.

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired OSD language, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The OSD language is refreshed in selected

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Move Select Exit

language.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

The word “Language” in the menu is always indicated in English.

■

A separate Language selecting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 89).

■

√On √On √English √On

MENUOK

1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

3. System

4. Language

■

5. OK

■

6. MENU

Language

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Setting the Clock

✤ Clock setup works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape.

Before recording, please set the Date/Time.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Clock Set, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The year will highlight first.

5. Move the Joystick up or down to set current Year, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The month will be highlighted.

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

7. Press the Joystick(OK) after setting the minutes.

■

The message Complete ! will be displayed.

■

To adjust the clock, select the Year, Month, Day, Hour or Min by pressing the Joystick(OK), then move the Joystick up or down to set respective values.

8. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

After the Lithium battery loses its charge (after about 6 months), the date/time appears on the screen as 00:00 1.JAN.2005.

■

You can set the year up to 2037.

■

If the Lithium battery is not installed, any input data will not be backed up.

■

A separate Clock setting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 91).

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√System

✤ REC / PLAY ✤ Date/Time /

Date/Time /

REC Mode

Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

REC Mode

Clock Set

Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

REC Mode

Clock Set

Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

√On √On √English √On

Move Select Exit

Adjust Select Exit

Move Select Exit

MENUOK

1 JAN 2005

00 : 00

MENUOK

1 JAN 2005

00 : 00

Complete !

MENUOK

■

…

†

1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

3. System

4. Clock Set

■

5. OK

■

7. OK

■

Complete ! !

8. MENU

■

6 /

00:00 1.JAN.2005

2037

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote)

✤ The Remote function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the remote

control for use with the Camcorder.

✤ REC / PLAY Remote

✤ Remote

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Remote, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select On or Off, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

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

■

A separate Remote Control selecting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 93).

1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

3. System

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound Language Demonstration

√On √On √English √On

Move Select Exit

Off On

Move Select Exit

MENUOK

4. Remote

5. On Off

6. MENU

■

Remote Off

■

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Setting the Beep Sound

✤ The Beep Sound function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ You can turn the Beep Sound on or off. When on, each press of a

button sounds a beep.

✤ REC / PLAY Beep Sound

✤

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Beep Sound, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select On or Off, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Note ]

A separate Beep Sound setting function is provided for the Digital Camera (see page 94).

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1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set Remote

Beep Sound

Language Demonstration

√On √On √English √On

Move Select Exit

Off On

Move Select Exit

3. System

4. Beep Sound

MENUOK

5. On Off

6. MENU

MENUOK

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The Camcorder : System Menu Setting

Viewing the Demonstration

✤ Before you begin: Make sure that there is no tape

inserted in the Camcorder. (see page 38)

✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major

functions that are included with your Camcorder so that you may use them more easily.

✤ The Demonstration function may only be used in the

REC mode without a tape inserted in the Camcorder.

✤ The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the

Demonstration mode switched Off.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select System, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Demonstration, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select On, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. Press the MENU button.

■

The Demonstration will begin.

7. To quit the Demonstration, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

The Demonstration mode is automatically activated when the Camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the REC mode (no tape is inserted in the Camcorder).

■

If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY.Q) during the Demonstration mode, the demonstration stops temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions.

Samsung Camcorder is...

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language Demonstration

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√System

Clock Set Remote Beep Sound Language

Demonstration

Move Select Exit

[Digital Camcorder]

Demonstration

√On √On √English √On

MENUOK

Off On

MENUOK

✤

✤ Demonstration REC

✤ Demonstration

1. REC

2. MENU

■

3. System

4. Demonstration

5. On

6. MENU

■

7. MENU

■

REC

Demonstration

■

Demonstration

[FADE BLC

PHOTO EASY.Q ]

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The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting

Adjusting the LCD Screen

✤ This function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ 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;

- LCD Bright

- LCD Colour

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

✤ REC / PLAY ✤ 2.5

✤

- LCD Bright

- LCD Colour

1. REC PLAY

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select the item you want to adjust (LCD Bright or LCD Colour), then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to adjust the value of the selected item (LCD Bright or LCD Colour), then press the Joystick(OK).

■

You can set values for LCD Bright and LCD Colour between 0~35.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

■

LCD Bright & LCD Colour functions do not affect the brightness and colour of the image to be recorded.

3434

2. MENU

■

3. Display

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright LCD Colour Date/Time TV Display

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright

LCD Colour Date/Time TV Display

√Off √On

Move Select Exit

MENUOK

4. [LCD Bright LCD Colour

] OK

5. [LCD

Bright LCD Colour

] OK

■

[18]

0~35 LCD Bright

LCD Colour

6. MENU

■

Adjust Select Exit

MENUOK

LCD Bright LCD Colour

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The Camcorder : Display Menu Setting

Displaying the Date/Time

✤ The Date/Time function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data

area of the tape.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Date/Time, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select the Date/Time display type, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

Display type of the Date/Time: Off, Date, Time, Date&Time

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

The Date/Time will read 00:00 1.JAN.2005 in the following conditions.

- During playback of a blank section of a tape.

- If the tape was recorded before setting the

Date/Time in the Camcorder.

- When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead.

■

Before you use the Date/Time function, you must set the clock. See Setting the Clock on page 30.

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright LCD Colour Date/Time TV Display

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

Move Select Exit

✤ REC / PLAY Date/Time /

✤

1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

3. Display

4. Date/Time /

√Off √On

MENUOK

5. Date/Time / OK

■

Date/Time / Off Date Time Date&Time

6. MENU

Off Date Time Date&Time

MENUOK

■

00:00 1.JAN.2005

Date/Time /

■

Date/Time /

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Setting the TV Display

✤ The TV Display function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).

- Off: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder only.

- On: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, Viewfinder and TV.

Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the Camcorder to turn the OSD on/off on the LCD screen/Viewfinder/TV.

✤

REC / PLAY TV Display

OSD

-Off OSD

-On OSD

- DISPLAY / / / OSD

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select TV Display, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. To activate TV Display function, move the Joystick up or down to select On or Off, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

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1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

3. Display

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright LCD Colour Date/Time TV Display

√Off √On

4. TV Display

5. TV Display

On Off

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Display

LCD Bright LCD Colour Date/Time

TV Display

Move Select Exit

MENUOK

6. MENU

Off On

MENUOK

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Using the Viewfinder

✤ The Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed.

Adjusting the Focus

The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with vision problems to see clearer images.

✤

1. Close the LCD screen and pull out the Viewfinder.

2. Use the focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder to focus the picture.

[ Notes ]

■

Viewing the sun or any strong light source through the Viewfinder for a prolonged period may be harmful, or cause temporary impairment.

■

The Viewfinder will work in PLAY mode with LCD screen closed or in REC/ (CAMERA) modes with LCD screen closed or facing the front.

■

PLAY REC

/ CAMERA-

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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

✤ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply

excessive force, as it may cause a malfunction.

✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes.

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

■

The cassette holder automatically rises and opens forward.

2. Insert a tape into the cassette compartment with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top. (Inserting a Cassette)

■

Remove the cassette tape, which is automatically ejected by pulling the cassette out. (Ejecting a Cassette)

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

■

Be careful to keep the Hand Strap away from the cassette door when closing it. Closing the cassette door with the Hand Strap inside may cause damage to the unit.

■

The cassette is loaded automatically.

4. Close the cassette door.

[ Note ]

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

a. Protecting a tape:

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

b. Removing the tape protection:

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

How to store a tape

a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference. b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places. c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in

direct sunlight.

d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.

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PUSH

✤ ✤ DV

SAVE

REC

1. TAPE EJECT

■

3. PUSH

■

a. b. c. d.

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Hints for Stable Image Recording

✤

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

✤

Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 20)

Recording with the LCD Screen

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 screen 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.

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.

✤ ✤ 20

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Various Recording Techniques

✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required

for more dramatic results.

✤

1. General recording.

2. Downward recording.

Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen.

3. Upward recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below.

4. Self recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording with the Viewfinder.

In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD screen, the Viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative.

[ Note ]

Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

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Making your First Recording

1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 22) (A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 38)

2. Remove the Lens cover.

3. Set the Power switch to REC.

■

Open the LCD screen. Make sure that STBY is displayed.

■

If the write protection tab of the cassette is open (set to save), STOP and Protection ! will be displayed. Release the write protection tab to record.

■

Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen 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 on the LCD screen.

To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again.

■

STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.

3. REC

■

4. Start/Stop /

■

REC ●

Start/Stop /

STBY

STOP

Protection !

[ Note ]

Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.

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Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)

✤ The EASY.Q mode works only in REC mode. ✤ The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good

recordings.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. By pressing the EASY.Q button, all functions on the Camcorder will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes:

■

Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, and DIS ( ) will be displayed.

■

The word EASY.Q will appear on the LCD screen at the same time. However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been previously set. (see page 35)

3. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording. Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings.

4. Press the EASY.Q button again in the STBY mode and then turn the EASY.Q mode off.

■

The EASY.Q function will not turn off while you are recording.

■

The camcorder will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY.Q mode.

[ Notes ]

■

In EASY.Q mode, certain functions are not available, such as Menu, BLC, Manual focus. If you want to use these functions, you must first turn the EASY.Q mode off.

■

The EASY.Q mode settings are released when the Battery pack is removed from the Camcorder and must be reset when the Battery pack is replaced.

■

EASY.Q mode will not turn off during a recording.

■

Photo image recording using the PHOTO button while EASY.Q is set releases DIS function.

■

Digital Zoom, Color Nite or Digital Effect is not available in the EASY.Q mode.

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✤ REC EASY.Q ✤ EASY.Q

1. REC

2. EASY.Q

■

/ DIS

■

EASY.Q

/ Date/Time / 35

3. Start/Stop /

4. STBY EASY.Q

EASY.Q

STBY

■

0:00:10

60min

■

EASY.Q MENU BLC Manual focus

■

EASY.Q

EASY.Q PHOTO

DIS

EASY.Q

Date/Time

EASY.Q

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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, press the Start/Stop button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to REC. This auto power off feature is designed to save battery power.

Record Search

■

You can view a recording using the Record Search +, -function in STBY mode. Record Search -enables you to play the recording

backwards and Record Search + enables you to play it forwards, as long as you keep each button pressed down.

■

If you press the Record Search -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 Record Search mode.

OFF REC

■

Record Search + –

■

Record Search

STBY 5

Start/Stop /

STBY

Record Search –

Record Search +

STBY Record Search –

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Setting the Zero Memory

✤ The Zero Memory function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following

playback.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point where you wish to return.

■

The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to Zero Memory with the 0:00:00 (Zero Memory indicator).

■

If you want to cancel the Zero Memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again.

3. Finding the zero position.

■

When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape in stop mode. The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

■

When you have finished recording, set the Power switch to PLAY and press the (REW) button. The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

4. The tape counter with the (Zero Memory indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed to the time code.

[ Notes ]

■

In the following situations, Zero Memory mode may be canceled automatically:

- At the end of the section marked with the Zero Memory function.

- When the tape is ejected.

- When you remove the Battery pack or power supply.

■

The Zero Memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape.

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✤ REC PLAY

Zero Memory

✤

1. REC PLAY

■

ZERO MEMORY

0:00:00

ZERO MEMORY

PLAY

REW

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Self Record using the Remote Control

✤ The Self Timer function works only in REC mode. ✤ When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the

recording begins automatically in 10 seconds.

✤ REC Self Timer ✤ Self Timer 10

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

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

3. 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.

4. Press the Start/Stop button again when you wish to stop recording.

[ Notes ]

■

Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and Camcorder.

■

The remote control range is 4 ~5m (13 ~17 ft).

■

The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left /right from the centre line.

■

Using a tripod is recommended during the Self Record

1. REC

2. SELF TIMER

3. Start/Stop /

■

Self Timer

SELF TIMER

4. Start/Stop /

■

4~5m 13~17

/ 30

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Zooming In and Out

✤ The Zoom function works only in REC mode. ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the

subject in a scene.

✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the Zoom

feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time.

1. Move the Zoom lever slightly for a gradual zoom, move it further for a high-speed zoom.

■

Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.

2. T (Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer.

3. W (Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther away.

■

You can record a subject that is about 10mm (about 0.5 inch) away from the lens surface in the Wide position.

Using the Tele Macro

✤ Tele Macro Function works only in REC mode. ✤ Effective focal distance in tele macro mode is 50 Cm

(19.7 inches) ~ 100 Cm (39.4 inches).

1. Move the Joystick to the right.

■

Tele Macro Icon ( ) will be displayed.

2. If you want to cancel the Tele Macro function, move the

Joystick to the right again.

[ Notes ]

■

When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be slow.

■

When you operate the Zoom function in the Tele Macro mode, the recording subject may be out of focus.

■

Use a tripod to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro mode.

■

Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode.

■

As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows.

■

When you can not get proper focus, use the Zoom Lever.

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W T

TELE

WIDE

STBY

✤ REC ✤ ✤ ✤

■

0:39:40

25min

■

OSD

2. T Telephoto

3. W Wide angale

Wide 10mm 0.5

✤ REC Tele Macro

✤ Tele Macro 50cm

19.7 ~100cm 39.4

■

2. Tele Macro

■

Tele Macro

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Using the Fade In and Out

✤ The FADE function works only in REC mode. ✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using special

effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence.

To Start Recording

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.

■

The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).

3. Press the Start/Stop button and at the same time release the FADE button. Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear (fade in).

To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out)

4. When you wish to stop recording, hold down the FADE button.

■

The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).

5. When the picture has disappeared, press the Start/Stop button to stop recording.

➔

✤ REC FADE ✤

0:00:05

STBY

REC

STBY

●

1. REC

60min

2. FA DE

0:00:20

60min

0:00:25

60min

0:00:30

60min

■

3. Start/Stop / FAD E

4. FAD E

■

5. Start/Stop /

a. Fade Out

(Approx. 4 seconds)

b. Fade In

(Approx. 4 seconds)

Hold down the FADE button a. Fade Out Gradual disappearance

Gradual appearance b. Fade In Release the FADE button

a. Fade Out

b. Fade In

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Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)

✤ BLC works only in REC mode. ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is

darker than the background:

- The subject is in front of a window.

- The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.

- The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.

- The light sources are too bright.

- The subject is against a snowy background.

✤ REC

BLC

✤

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the BLC button.

■

BLC icon ( ) will be displayed.

3. To exit BLC mode, press the BLC button again.

■

Each press of the BLC button toggles: Normal ➝ BLC ➝ Normal.

[ Note ]

The BLC function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

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1. REC

2. BLC

■ BLC

3. BLC BLC

STBY

0:00:10

60min

■ BLC

Normal ➝ BLC ➝ Normal - -

EASY.Q

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Using the Color Nite

✤ Color Nite function works only in REC mode. ✤ Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow

moving objects.

✤ Color Nite function may produce a brighter image.

✤ REC Color Nite

✤ ✤ Color Nite

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the C.NITE button.

3. Each time you press the C.NITE button, shutter speed is changed to Color N. 1/25, Color N. 1/13 and off.

[ Notes ]

■

The Color Nite will not turn ON or OFF while you are recording.

■

When using Color Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

■

When using Color Nite function, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on

the screen, this is not a defect.

■

Color Nite is not available while DIS, Photo image recording or EASY.Q is in use.

■

Digital Zoom, Photo image recording, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is not available in Color Nite mode.

■

If DIS or EASY.Q is set, Color Nite mode will be released.

1. REC

2. C.NITE

3. C.NITE

Color N. 1/25 1/25

Color N. 1/13 1/13

STBY

Color N.1/25

■

Color Nite

■

0:00:10

60min

■

Color Nite

Digital Zoom Mosaic

DIS EASY.Q

Color Nite

DIS

EASY.Q Color Nite

Mirror Emboss2 2 Pastel2

2 16 9 Wide

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Use of various Functions

Setting menu items

Main

Sub Menu

Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

Digital Zoom

Tape

Photo Search

Audio Select

Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

AV In/Out !

LCD Bright

Display

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

Clock Set

System

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

(!): VP-D6550i only

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Functions

Selecting the Program AE Function

Setting White Balance

Setting the Digital special effect

Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizing

Selecting Digital Zoom

Searching pictures recorded in Tape

Selecting the Audio playback channel

Selecting the recording speed

Selecting Sound Quality for recording

Minimizing wind noise

Selecting the AV or S-Video input/output

Setting the Brightness tone of the LCD screen

Setting the Colour tones of the LCD screen

Setting the Date and Time

Selecting OSD on/off of TV

Setting the time

Using the remote control

Setting the Beep sound

Selecting the OSD language

Demonstration

Available mode

PLAY

REC

✔

Page

57, 58

59, 60

Camera

Tape

Record

Display

System

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS

Digital Zoom

Photo Search

Audio Select

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

AVIn/Out

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time /

TV Display

Clock Set

Remote

Beep Sound

Language

Demonstration

VP-D6550i

PLAY

REC

(

OSD

)

✔

57, 58

59, 60

✔

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Function availability in each Mode

Operating Mode

DIS

Digital Zoom

PHOTO(Tape)

Color Nite

16:9 Wide

Emboss2 Pastel2

Digital

Mirror

Effects

Mosaic

Other Digital Effects

Selected

Mode

Digital functions

PHOTO

(Tape)

✩

Color

Nite

Digital

DIS

Zoom

✕✕✕✕

✩✩✩ ✩

✕✕

✕✕✕✕

OOOOO

O : The selected mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the selected mode.

: The selected mode will work, and the operating mode will be

released simultaneously.

✩ : Only the selected mode will be operated. After releasing the

selected mode, the operating mode is enabled again.

[ Note ]

When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will be displayed.

16:9

Emboss2, Pastel2

Wide

Digital Effects

Mirror, Mosaic

Other Digital

Effects

DIS

Digital Zoom

PHOTO TAPE [ ] Color Nite

16:9 WIDE

16:9

Emboss2

Pastel2

Digital Effects

Mirror

Mosaic

O: ✕ :

✩

DIS

✕✕

OOOOO

PHOTO

Color

Digital

(Tape)

Zoom

✕✕✕✕

✩

Nite

16:9

Emboss2, Pastel2

Wide

Mirror, Mosaic

✩✩✩ ✩

✕✕✕✕

✕✕

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Selecting the Record Mode

✤ The Record Mode function works in both REC and PLAY

(VP-D6550i only) modes.

✤ This Camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play)

mode and in LP (long play) mode.

- SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

- LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

✤ REC PLAY VP-D6550i

Record Mode

✤ SP standard play LP long play

-SP DVM60 60

-LP DVM60 90

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Record, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Rec Mode, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired record mode (SP or LP), then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

■

The selected icon will be displayed.

[ Notes ]

■

We recommend that you use this Camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this Camcorder. Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion.

■

When you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode only, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly if there is a gap between scenes.

■

Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.

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√Record

Rec Mode Audio Mode Wind Cut

√SP √12Bit √Off

Move Select Exit

1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

3. Record

4. Rec Mode

MENUOK

5. [SP

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode Wind Cut

Move Select Exit

STBY

SP LP

MENUOK

0:00:10

60min

6. MENU

■

SP LP

LP ]

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Selecting Audio Mode

✤ The Audio Mode function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit)

- 12Bit: You can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the Main (Sound1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the Sub (Sound2) track.

- 16Bit: You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16Bit recording mode. Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Record, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Audio Mode, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired audio mode (12Bit or 16Bit), then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode Audio Mode Wind Cut

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode

Audio Mode

Wind Cut

Move Select Exit

✤ REC PLAY Audio Mode

✤ 12 16

- 12 12 Main Sound1

Sub Sound2

- 16 16

√SP √12Bit √Off

1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

■

MENUOK

3. Record

12Bit 16Bit

4. Audio Mode

(12Bit or 16Bit) 12 16

6. MENU

STBY

MENUOK

0:00:10

60min

16Bit

[ Note ]

When 12Bit is selected, no 12Bit indication will be displayed on the screen.

12 12

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Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)

✤ The Wind Cut function works in both REC and PLAY (Audio

dubbing) modes.

✤ Use the Wind Cut function when recording in windy places such as

the beach or near buildings.

✤ The Wind Cut function minimizes wind noise or other noise while

recording.

- When the wind cut is on, some low pitched tones are eliminated along with the sound of the wind.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Record, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Wind Cut, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. To activate the Wind Cut function, move the

Joystick up or down to select On, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

■

Wind Cut ( ) icon will be displayed.

✤ REC PLAY

✤ Wind Cut

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode Audio Mode Wind Cut

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Record

Rec Mode Audio Mode

Wind Cut

Move Select Exit

STBY

Wind Cut

- Wind Cut

√SP √12Bit √Off

MENUOK

Off On

MENUOK

0:00:10

60min

1. REC PLAY

2. MENU

3. Record

4. Wind Cut

5. Wind Cut

6. MENU

■

Wind Cut ( )

[ Note ]

Make sure Wind Cut is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.

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Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure

✤ The Shutter Speed and Exposure function works only in

REC mode.

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by

simply using the Quick menu selector.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the Quick menu selector.

■

Quick menu list will appear.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select

Shutter or Exposure, then press the Quick menu selector.

4. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select Manual, then press the Quick menu selector.

5. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select desired shutter speed or exposure, then press the Quick menu selector.

■

Shutter speed can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000.

■

Exposure value can be set between 00 and 29.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

■

Selected settings are displayed.

Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording

✤ Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000 ✤ Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such

as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

✤ Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120

[ Notes ]

■

If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when Program AE option is selected, manual changes are applied first.

■

The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.

■

The Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change to the EASY.Q mode.

■

When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.

DIS

Program AE White Balance Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

DIS Program AE White Balance

Shutter

Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

S. 1/50

[29]

†

STBY

Off

Auto

✤ REC

✤

1. REC

■

3. Shutter

0:00:10

60min

Exposure

4. Manual

■

1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/10000

0:00:10

60min

…

†

■

6. MENU

■

✤ 1/2000 1/4000

1/50 1/120 1/250 1/500

00 29

✤

1/1000 1/500 1/250

✤ 1/120

…

■

…

■

Program AE

EASY.Q

1/1000

5555

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Auto Focus/Manual Focus

✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works only in REC mode. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as

it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that

make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable. Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.

Auto Focusing

✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of

Camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.

Manual Focusing

✤ In the following situations, you may obtain

better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some

close to the Camcorder, others further away. b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like

an athlete or a crowd.

✤ REC Auto Focus/Manual Focus

✤

Manual Focus

✤

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MF/AF button.

■

Manual Focus ( ) icon will blink.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down until the

object is in focus.

[ Note ]

Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.

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STBY

1. REC

2. MF/AF /

0:00:10

60min

■

Manual Focus

EASY.Q Manual Focus

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Setting the White Balance

✤ The White Balance function works only in REC mode. ✤ The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the

unique image colour of the object in any recording condition.

✤ You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain

good quality image colour.

■

Auto ( ): This mode is generally used to control the White Balance automatically.

■

Hold ( ):This holds the current White Balance value.

■

Indoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the indoor ambience.

- Under halogen or studio/video lighting

- Subject is of one dominant colour

- Close up

■

Outdoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the outdoor ambience.

- In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant colour.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select White Balance, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor), then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

■

When the Auto mode is selected, no icon will be displayed.

■

The selected icon will be displayed.

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

STBY

✤ REC ✤

✤

■

Auto

■

Hold

■

Indoor

√Auto √Auto √Off √Off √Off

MENUOK

Auto

Hold Indoor Outdoor

MENUOK

0:00:10

60min

■

Outdoor

1. REC

2. MENU

■

3. Camera

4. White Balance

5. [Auto

Hold Indoor Outdoor

] OK

6. MENU

■

Auto

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Using Quick Menu: White Balance

✤ Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus

without using the MENU button.

✤ MENU

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select White Balance, then press the Quick menu selector.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor), then press the Quick menu selector.

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

The White Balance function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

■

Turn the Digital Zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.

■

Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.

■

During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.

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DIS

Program AE White Balance Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

DIS Program AE

White Balance

Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

STBY

Off

Outdoor

0:00:10

60min

2. White Balance

3. [Auto Hold Indoor

0:00:10

60min

…

†

0:00:10

60min

Outdoor ]

4. MENU

■

EASY.Q

■

Auto

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

✤ The DIS function works only in REC mode. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for

any shaking or hand movement while holding the Camcorder (within reasonable limits).

✤ It provides more stable pictures when:

- Recording with the zoom (DIS is not available in Digital Zoom mode.)

- Recording a small object close-up

- Recording and walking at the same time

- Recording through the window of a vehicle

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select DIS, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. To activate the DIS function, move the Joystick up or down to select On, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

If you do not want to use the DIS function, set the DIS menu to Off.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

■

DIS ( ) icon is displayed.

[ Notes ]

■

Digital Zoom, Color Nite, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is not available in the DIS mode.

■

When you press the PHOTO button while the DIS function is enabled, the DIS will be released shortly and resume automatically after the photo recording.

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance Digital Effect

DIS

Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

STBY

✤ REC DIS

✤ DIS

✤

- [ Digital Zoom DIS ]

√Auto √Auto √Off √Off √Off

MENUOK

1. REC

2. MENU

■

3. Camera

4. DIS

5. DIS

Off On

MENUOK

0:00:10

60min

■

DIS Off

6. MENU

■

DIS Digital

DIS

Zoom Color Nite Mosaic

Mirror Emboss2 2

Pastel2 2 16 9 Wide

■

DIS PHOTO

DIS

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)

✤ Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus

without using the MENU button.

✤ MENU

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select DIS, then press the Quick menu selector.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select On or Off, then press the Quick menu selector.

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

It is recommended that you deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod.

■

If you use the DIS function, the picture quality may deteriorate.

■

EASY.Q mode automatically sets the DIS to On.

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DIS

Program AE White Balance Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

DIS

Program AE White Balance Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

STBY

0:00:10

60min

Off

2. DIS

3. On

Off

0:00:10

4. MENU

60min

…

†

■

0:00:10

■

60min

■

EASY.Q DIS

DIS

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)

✤ The Program AE function works only in REC mode. ✤ The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and

apertures to suit different recording conditions.

✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field.

■

Auto mode ( )

- Auto balance between the subject and the background.

- To be used in normal conditions.

- The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.

■

Sports mode ( )

For recording people or objects moving quickly.

■

Portrait mode ( )

- For focusing on the background of the subject, when the background is out of focus.

- The Portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors.

- The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/1000 per second.

■

Spotlight mode ( )

For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.

■

Sand/Snow mode ( )

For recording when people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow.

■

High Speed(High Shutter Speed) mode ( )

For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games.

[ Note ]

The Program AE function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

STBY

✤ REC Program AE

✤ Program AE

✤

■

0:00:10

60min

Auto

- 1/50 1/250

■

Sports

■

Portrait

- Portrait

- 1/50 1/1000

■

Spotlight

■

Sand/Snow

■

High Speed High Shutter Speed

EASY.Q Program AE

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Setting the Program AE

1. Set the Power switch to REC

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Program AE, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The available options are listed.

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired program AE option, then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

■

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed.

■

When the Auto mode is selected, no icon will be displayed.

Using Quick Menu: Program AE

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select Program AE, then press the Quick menu selector.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select desired program AE option, then press the Quick menu selector.

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

DIS

Program AE White Balance Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

DIS

Program AE

White Balance Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

STBY

Off

Auto

√Auto √Auto √Off √Off √Off

MENUOK

Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sand/Snow High Speed

MENUOK

…

†

1. REC

2. MENU

■

3. Camera

4. Program AE

■

5. OK

6. MENU

0:00:10

60min

■

Auto

2. Program

0:00:10

60min

4. MENU

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Applying Digital Effects

✤ The Digital Effect function works only in REC mode. ✤ The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your

recording.

✤ Select the appropriate Digital Effect for the type of picture that you

wish to record and the effect you wish to create.

✤ There are 11 Digital Effect modes.

1. Art mode

This mode gives the images a coarse effect.

2. Mosaic mode

This mode gives the images a mosaic effect.

3. Sepia mode

This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment.

4. Negative mode

This mode reverses the colours, creating a negative image.

5. Mirror mode

This mode cuts the picture in half, using a mirror effect.

6. BLK & WHT mode

This mode changes the images to black and white.

7. Emboss1 mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing).

8. Emboss2 mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing) on surrounding area of an image.

9. Pastel1 mode

This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an image.

10. Pastel2 mode

This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to surrounding area of an image.

11. 16:9 Wide mode

Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 Wide TV.

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

✤ REC ✤ ✤

✤ 11

1. ART

2. Mosaic

3. Sepia

4. Negative

5. Mirror

6. BLK&WHT

7. Emboss1 1

8. Emboss2 2

9. Pastel1 1

10. Pastel2 2

11. 16:9 Wide

16:9

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Selecting the Digital Effects

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Digital Effect, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select the desired Digital Effect mode, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The display mode is set to the selected mode.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

The Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 and 16:9 Wide modes are not available while DIS or Color Nite is in use.

■

Digital Effect modes are not available while EASY.Q is in use.

■

Once DIS, EASY.Q or Color Nite is set, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide modes will be released.

■

Digital Zoom is not available in the Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 and 16:9 Wide modes.

■

Digital Effect modes other than Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 and 16:9 Wide modes are available while DIS is in use.

■

Photo image recording is not available in the 16:9 Wide mode.

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1. REC

2. MENU

■

3. Camera

4. Digital Effect

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance

Digital Effect

DIS Digital Zoom

√Auto √Auto √Off √Off √Off

Move Select Exit

Off Art Mosaic Sepia Negative Mirror

Move Select Exit

5. OK

■

6. MENU

MENUOK

■ DIS Color Nite

Mosaic Mirror

Emboss2 2 Pastel2 2 16:9 Wide

■ EASY.Q

▼

■ DIS EASY.Q

MENUOK

Color Nite Mosaic

Mirror Emboss2 2 Pastel2 2

16:9 Wide

■ Mosaic Mirror Emboss2 2 Pastel2

2 16:9 Wide Digital Zoom

■ DIS Mosaic Mirror

Emboss2 2 Pastel2 2 16:9 Wide

■ 16:9 Wide

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Using Quick Menu: Digital Effects

✤ Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus

without using the MENU button.

✤ MENU

1. Press the Quick menu selector.

2. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select Digital Effect, then press the Quick menu selector.

3. Move the Quick menu selector up or down to select the desired Digital Effect mode, then press the Quick menu selector.

4. To exit, press the MENU button.

DIS

Program AE White Balance Shutter Exposure Digital Effect

Exit

DIS Program AE White Balance Shutter Exposure

Digital Effect

Exit

STBY

Off

0:00:10

60min

2. Digital Effect

0:00:10

4. MENU

60min

…

Art

†

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom

✤ Digital Zoom function works only in REC mode.

Selecting the Digital Zoom

✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up to 900x when

combined with optical zoom.

✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you

zoom in on the subject.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the MENU button.

■ The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Camera, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Digital Zoom, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select desired zoom mode (Off, 100x, 200x, 400x or 900x), then press the Joystick(OK).

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■ Maximum zooming may result in lower picture

quality.

■ Digital Zoom is not available while DIS, EASY.Q,

photo image recording, Color Nite, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is in use.

■ Once photo image recording, Color Nite, Mosaic,

Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is set, Digital Zoom mode will be released. (The Digital Zoom mode will be backed up.)

■ Once DIS or EASY.Q is set, Digital Zoom mode will be released.

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REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance Digital Effect DIS Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

REC Mode

√Camera

Program AE White Balance Digital Effect DIS

Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

✤ REC

✤ 10

✤

√Auto √Auto √Off √Off √Off

MENUOK

Off 100x 200x 400x 900x

MENUOK

900

1. REC

2. MENU

■

3. Camera

4. Digital Zoom

5. [Off 100 200 400 900 ] OK

6. MENU

■

■ DIS EASY.Q

Color Nite Mosaix Mirror Emboss2 2 Pastel2 2 16:9 Wide

■ Color Nite

Mosaix Mirror Emboss2 2 Pastel2 2 16:9 Wide

■ DIS EASY.Q

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

Photo Image Recording

✤ Photo image recording works only in REC mode.

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Press the PHOTO button.

■

The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds.

3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the Camcorder returns to STBY mode.

Searching for a Photo Image

✤ The Photo Search works only in PLAY mode. ✤ You can use photo searching by using

the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control.

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Tape, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Photo Search, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Press the œœ /√√ (REW/FF) buttons to search for a photo image.

■

The photo search process appears on LCD screen while you are searching.

■

After completing the search, the Camcorder displays the still image.

6. To exit, press the ■ (STOP) or MENU button.

[ Notes ]

■

Photo image recording is not available while recording.

■

You can use photo image recording by using the PHOTO button on the remote control. Pressing the PHOTO button on the remote control records the still image at once with automatic focusing.

■

When there are no still images recorded on the tape, it will be fully rewound or forwarded.

■

Photo image recording is not available while Color Nite or 16:9 Wide is in use.

■

DIS, Digital Zoom, Color Nite and Digital Effect are not available, when photo image recording.

■

Photo image recording while EASY.Q, DIS or Digital Zoom mode is in use will release current mode. (After a photo image is taken, the mode will return automatically.)

√Tape

œœœœ /√√√√

Photo Search

œœœœ /√√√√

PLAY Mode

Photo Search Audio Select

Move Select Exit

Search Cancel Exit

Photo searching...

Search Cancel Exit

✤ REC

1. REC

2. PHOTO

■ 6~7

3. STBY

✤ PLAY Photo Search

✤ PHOTO SEARCH

√Sound[1]

MENUOK

0:35:56:10

0:30:56:10

■ EASY.Q DIS

1. PLAY

2. MENU

■

3. Tape

4. Photo Search

5. œœ /√√ (REW/FF)

25minPhoto Search

MENUOK

25min

MENUOK

■

6. ■ STOP MENU

■

■ PHOTO

■

■ Color Nite 16:9 Wide

■ DIS

Digital Zoom Color Nite Digital Effect

PHOTO

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The Camcorder : Playback

Playing Back a Tape You have recorded on the LCD Screen

✤ The Playback function works only in PLAY mode. ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 38)

3. Open the LCD screen.

■ Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the

brightness or colour if necessary.

4. Press the œœ (REW) button to rewind the tape to

the starting point.

■ To stop rewinding, press the ■ (STOP) button.

■ The Camcorder stops automatically after

rewinding is complete.

5. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to start

playback.

■

You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD screen.

■

To stop playback, press the ■ (STOP) button.

Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during Playback

✤ You can adjust the LCD Bright/Colour during

playback.

✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as

used in REC mode. (see page 34)

[ Notes ]

■

You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the Camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see pages 70~71)

■

Various functions are available in PLAY mode. (see pages 72~73)

■

For searching and viewing still images recorded onto tape. (see page 67)

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✤ PLAY ✤

1. PLAY

2. 38

■

œœ REW

■ ■ STOP

■

5. √/» PLAY/STILL

■

■ ■ STOP

✤ ✤ REC

■

70~71

■ PLAY 72~73

■ 67

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The Camcorder : Playback

Controlling Sound from the Speaker

✤ The Speaker works only in PLAY mode. ✤ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear

recorded sound from the built-in Speaker.

- Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound

while playing a tape on the Camcorder.

✤ PLAY ✤

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to play the tape.

3. When you hear sounds once the tape is in play, use the Quick menu selector to adjust the volume.

■ A volume level display will appear on the LCD

screen. Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 and you will not hear any sound when the volume level is set on 00.

■ If you close the LCD screen while playing, you

will not hear sound from the speaker.

[ Notes ]

■ When the Multi-AV cable is connected to the

Camcorder, you cannot hear sound from the Built-In Speaker and cannot adjust the volume.

■ The sound will return when you remove the

connected Multi-AV cable from the jack of your Camcorder.

1. PLAY

2. √/» PLAY/STILL /

■

00 19

■

0:00:10:00

√

…

[05]

†

60min

■

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The Camcorder : Playback

Tape Playback

✤ The Playback function works only in PLAY mode.

Playback on the LCD Screen

✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or

outdoors.

Playback on a TV Monitor

✤ To play back a tape, the television must be PAL compatible.

(see page 147)

✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power

source for the Camcorder.

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks

1. Connect the Camcorder to your TV with the Multi-AV cable.

■

The yellow jack: Video

■

The white jack: Audio(L)-mono

■

The red jack: Audio(R) If you connect to a monaural TV, connect the yellow jack (Video) to the video input of the TV and the white jack (Audio L) to the audio input of the TV.

■

You may use the Scart Adapter. (optional)

2. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

3. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to Video.

■

Refer to the TV user’s manual.

4. Play the tape.

[ Notes ]

■

You may use an S-Video cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-Video jack on your TV.

■

Even if you use an S-Video cable, you need to connect an audio cable.

■

If you connect the cable to the AV/S-Video jack, you will not hear sound from the Camcorder's speakers.

■

If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the white jack (Audio L).

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S-Video input

✤ PLAY

✤

✤ PAL 147 ✤

Video input-Yellow

Audio input (left)-White

Audio input (right)-Red

Camcorder

■

[ ] -

■

Video

Multi-AV Cable

■

2. PLAY

3. TV/VIDEO /

■

Video

■

S-Video

S-Video S-Video

AV/S-

Video Audio L

Audio R [ ]

Audio L

Scart

Audio L

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The Camcorder : Playback

Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks

✤ You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.

1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR with the Multi-AV cable.

■

The yellow jack: Video

■

The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono

■

The red jack: Audio(R)

2. Connect a TV to the VCR.

3. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

4. Turn on both the TV and VCR.

■

Set the input selector on the VCR to Line.

■

Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set.

5. Play the tape.

Playback

✤ You can play the recorded tape in PLAY mode.

1. Connect a power source and set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Insert the tape you wish to play back.

3. Using the œœ /√√ (REW/FF) buttons, find the first position you wish to play back.

4. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

■

The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds.

■

If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind automatically.

[ Notes ]

■

The playback mode (SP/LP) is determined by the mode in which the tape was recorded.

■

If the VCR has an S-Video input jack, you may use S-Video for better quality.

■

The S-Video jack transmits video only. Connect audio cables for sound.

■

If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the white jack(Audio L).

VCR

Antenna

S-Video input

✤

Video input-Yellow

Audio input (left)-White

Audio input (right)-Red

Multi-AV Cable

Camcorder

■ Video

■ Audio L

[ ] -

■ Audio R [ ]

3. PLAY

■

Line

■

✤ PLAY

1. PLAY

3. œœ /√√ REW/FF /

4. √/» PLAY/STILL /

■

■ SP/LP

■ S-Video S-Video

■ S-

■ Audio L

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The Camcorder : Playback

Various Functions in PLAY Mode

✤ This function works only in PLAY mode. ✤ The PLAY, STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the

Camcorder and the remote control.

✤ The F.ADV (Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on

the remote control only.

✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your Camcorder will

automatically stop if it is left in still or slow modes for more than 3 minutes.

Playback Pause

■

Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button during playback.

■

To resume playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

Picture Search (Forward/Reverse)

■

Press the œœ /√√ (REW/FF) buttons during playback or still mode. To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

■

Keep pressing œœ /√√ (REW/FF) buttons during playback or still mode. To resume normal playback, release the button.

Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse)

■

Forward Slow playback

- Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playback.

To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

■

Reverse Slow Playback

- Press the œ» (-) button during forward slow play back.

- To resume forward slow playback, press the »√ (+) button.

To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

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✤ PLAY ✤ PLAY STILL STOP

FF REW

✤ F.ADV X2 2

SLOW

✤

■ √/» PLAY/STILL

■ œœ /√√ REW/FF

√/» PLAY/STILL

■ œœ /√√

REW/FF

■

SLOW √/» PLAY/STILL

■

œ» –

»√ +

√/» PLAY/STILL

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The Camcorder : Playback

Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame)

■

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in still mode.

- Video sequence advances frame by frame each

time you press the F. AD V button.

- The F.ADV function works in still mode only.

■

To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

- Forward frame advance

Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in still mode.

- Reverse frame advance

Press the œ» (-) button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode. Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse)

■

Forward X2 playback

- Press the X2 button on the remote control during playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

■

Reverse X2 playback

- Press the œ» (-) button during forward X2 playback.

- To resume normal playback, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button.

Reverse Playback

■

To playback in reverse at normal speed, press the œ» (-) button during normal forward playback.

■

Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) or »√ (+) button to return to normal forward playback.

[ Notes ]

■

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the various playback modes. Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback functions.

■

Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.

■

- F.ADV

■

F.ADV

œ»

■

√/» PLAY/STILL

■

X2 œ»

■

√/» PLAY/STILL »√ +

■

√/» PLAY/STILL

■

SP LP

F.ADV

√/» PLAY/STILL

F.ADV

œ» –

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The Camcorder : Playback

AV In/Out (VP-D6550i only)

✤ AV In/Out function works only in PLAY mode. ✤ AV In/Out setting enables you to record signal from external sources

and display it on LCD screen. Also, you can direct your video or image to external devices to record or play back.

1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. (See pages 70~71)

2. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

3. Turn on the VCR or TV.

4. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the Camcorder.

■

If you want to record from a connected VCR, insert a

recorded VHS tape into the VCR.

5. Press the MENU button.

■

The menu list will appear.

6. Move the Joystick up or down to select Record, then press the Joystick(OK).

7. Move the Joystick up or down to select AV In/Out, then press the Joystick(OK).

8. Move the Joystick up or down to select Out, AV In or S-Video In, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

If you want to see the Camcorder picture with a TV,

set AV In/Out menu to Out.

9. To exit, press the MENU button.

10. Press the Start/Stop button to set the Camcorder to REC PAUSE mode.

■

PAUSE appears on the LCD screen.

11. Select the TV programme or play back the VHS tape.

12. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

■

If you want to temporarily pause a recording, press

the Start/Stop button.

13. To stop recording, press the ■ (STOP) button.

[ Note ]

When you record the images being played back on an analog VCR, if they are not being played back at normal speed, (for example, more than double speed or slow playback), only a gray image appears on the Camcorder.

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PLAY Mode

√Record

Rec Mode Audio Mode Wind Cut AV In/Out

Move Select Exit

PLAY Mode

√Record

Rec Mode Audio Mode Wind Cut

AV In/Out

Move Select Exit

✤ PLAY AV In/Out /

✤ AV In/Out /

1. 70~71

2. PLAY

■ VHS

5. MENU

■

√SP √12Bit √Off √Out

MENUOK

Out AV In S-Video In

MENUOK

6. Record

7. AV In/Out

8. Out AV I n

■ AV In/Out

9. MENU

10. Start/Stop /

■ PAUSE

11. VHS

12. Start/Stop /

■ Start/Stop /

/ OK

AV S-Video In

/ Out

REC PAUSE

13. ■ STOP

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The Camcorder : Playback

Audio Dubbing

✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in PLAY Mode. ✤ You can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit

mode.

✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape

recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound.

✤ Use the internal or an external microphone(not supplied) or other

audio equipment.

✤ The original sound will not be erased.

Dubbing Sound

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

■

If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the Camcorder.

2. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button and find the time

frame of the scene to be dubbed.

3. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to pause the

scene.

4. Press the A.DUB button on the remote control.

■

Audio Dubbing icon ( ) will be displayed.

■

The Camcorder is ready for dubbing.

5. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.

■

Press the ■ (STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

[ Notes ]

■

You can not use the Audio Dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape.

■

To utilize an external MIC or sound source, connect a microphone to the MIC jack or use the Multi-AV cable to connect external sound source input.

■

To dub an external sound source, set the AV In/Out function to AV In. (VP-D6550i only) (see page 74)

2 3

✤ PLAY Audio Dubbing

✤ LP 16bit ✤ 12

✤ ✤

1. PLAY

■

2. √/» PLAY/STILL

3. √/» PLAY/STILL

4. A.DUB

■

5. √/» PLAY/STILL

■ ■ STOP

■

■ AV In/Out

/ AV i n

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The Camcorder : Playback

Dubbed Audio Playback

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

1. PLAY

2. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick up or down to select Tape, then press the Joystick(OK).

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select Audio Select, then press the Joystick(OK).

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select the audio playback channel, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

Sound[1]: play the original sound.

■

Sound[2]: play the dubbed sound.

■

MIX[1+2]: play back sound1 and 2 equally

mixed.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

7. Press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button to playback the dubbed tape.

[ Note ]

When you playback added sound (Sound 2 or MIX mode), you may experience a loss of sound quality.

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2. MENU

PLAY Mode

√Tape

Photo Search Audio Select

√Sound[1]

3. Tape

4. Audio Select

Move Select Exit

MENUOK

5. OK

PLAY Mode

√Tape

Photo Search

Audio Select

Move Select Exit

√

Sound[2]

Sound[1] Sound[2] MIX[1+2]

MENUOK

0:00:10:00

60min

■ Sound[1] [1]

■ Sound[2] [2]

■ MIX[1+2] [1+2]

1 2

6. MENU

7. √/» PLAY/STILL /

Sound2 MIX

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IEEE1394 Data Transfer

Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV Standard Data Connections

Connecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.)

■ Connecting to other DV standard products. A standard DV

connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV jack, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV jack using the correct cable.

NOTE: Please be careful since there are two types of DV jacks, (4pin, 6pin). This Camcorder has a 4pin jack.

■ With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted

in digital format, allowing high quality images to be transferred.

Connecting to a PC

■ If you want to transmit data to a PC, you must install an IEEE1394

add-on card into the PC. (not supplied)

■ The frame rate for video capture is dependent on the capacity of

the PC.

[ Notes ]

■ When you transmit data from the Camcorder to another DV device,

some functions may not work. If this occurs, please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again.

■ When you transmit data from the Camcorder to PC, PC function

button is not available in (Play) mode.

■ Do not use the Camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will

cause IEEE1394 to shut off.

■ Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB

cables. It may not operate properly.

■ Operation is not guaranteed for all computer environments

recommended above.

■ The IEEE1394 cable (DV cable)is sold separately.

■ Video Capture software is commercially available.

■ Most DV enabled PCs have a 6 pin jack.

In this case, a 6pin/4pin cable is required for the connection.

■ Most DV enabled Notebooks and Laptops have a 4 pin jack.

Use a 4pin/4pin cable for the connection.

■ DIS and Color Nite are not available in DV (IEEE1394) mode.

■ DV

■

■ PC PC IEEE 1394

■ PC

■ DV

■ PC

■ IEEE1394 IEEE1394

■ DV USB

■

■ IEEE 1394

■

■ DV PC 6

■ DV 4

4 / 4

■ IEEE 1394 DIS

Color Nite

DV 4 6

6 / 4

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

System Requirements

■

CPU: faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450MHz compatible.

■

Operating system: Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2)

■

Main memory: more than 64 MB RAM

■

IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card

Recording with a DV Connection Cable (VP-D6550i only)

1. Set the Power switch to PLAY.

2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV jack of the Camcorder to the DV jack of the other DV device.

■

Make sure that is displayed on the LCD screen.

3. Press the Start/Stop button to begin REC PAUSE mode.

■

PAUSE is displayed on the LCD screen.

4. Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture.

5. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.

■

If you want to pause recording momentarily, press the Start/Stop button again.

6. To stop recording, press the ■ (STOP) button.

[ Notes ]

■

VP-D6550i has DV in/out enabling the camcorder to act as a player or recorder of data transferred via the DV jack. VP-D6550 has DV out only, enabling the camcorder to act as a player of data transferred via the DV jack.

■

When using this Camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven, however recorded pictures will not be affected.

■

Operation is not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

■

While transmitting data from the Camcorder to PC at strong electric field and strong magnetic field, VIDEO signal or AUDIO signal may transmit with noise.

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■ CPU Intel

■ Windows

■ 64MB RAM

■ IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394

Pentium III™ 450Mhz

98SE ME XP Mac OS 9.1~10.2

1. PLAY

2. DV DV DV DV

■

3. Start/Stop /

REC PAUSE

■ PAUSE

4. DV

5. Start/Stop /

■ Start/Stop /

6. ■ STOP

■ VP-D6550i DV / DV

VP-D6550 DV DV

■

■ PC

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USB Interface

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

✤

The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification)

✤ You can easily transfer a image from a Memory card to a PC without additional add-on

cards via a USB connection.

✤ You can transfer a recorded file in memory card to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (DV Driver, Video Codec ,

DirectX 9.0) supplied with the Camcorder.

USB Connection speed depending on the System

High speed USB connection is supported by Microsoft (Windows) device drivers and Apple's Mac OS X.

■

Windows 98SE/ME - Full Speed USB

■

Windows 2000 - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 4 or later installed.

■

Windows XP - High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed.

■

Mac OS X - High speed USB on a system with 10.3. or later installed. (Only in CAMERA mode)

System Requirements

Windows Environment Macintosh Environment

Minimum Recommended Minimum Recommended

CPU

Pentium III, 600MHz

Windows 98SE/ME

Memory

HDD

Capacity

Resolution

USB

[ Notes ]

■

128MB

1GB or more

1024 x 768 dots

24-bit Color

USB1.1

USB 2.0 works only for removable disk functions. On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time. On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. Intel®Pentium III™ or Pentium 4™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation. Mac, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows®is a registered trademark of the Microsoft®Corporation. All other brands and names are property of their respective owners. Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above. Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB cables. It may not operate properly. In CAMERA mode, be sure that the Memory card is inserted into Camcorder before connecting USB cable. If no Memory card or an unformatted Memory card is inserted, PC will not recognize your Camcorder as a removable disk. USB Streaming requires Video Codec, DV Driver and DirectX 9.0. If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the Camcorder during the data transfer, the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged. If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the same time, it may cause conflict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all other USB devices and try the connection again.

Pentium 4, 2GHz

Windows 2000/XP

512MB

2GB or more

1024 x 768 dots

24-bit Color

USB2.0 High Speed

G3 500MHZ

Mac OS 10.2

128MB

200MB

(For applications only.

Apart from this, 1GB or

more free space)

800 x 600 dots

16-bit color

USB 1.1

G4 Processor

Mac OS 10.3

512MB or above

2GB or above

1024 x 768 dots

24-bit color

USB 2.0 High Speed

✤ USB 1.1 USB 2.0 PC ✤ USB PC ✤ USB PC ✤ PC DV Driver Video Codec

DirectX 9.0

CPU

USB

■

USB2.0

■

Intel®Pentium III™ Pentium 4™ Intel

■

Mac Macintosh Mac OS Apple

■

Windows®Microsoft

■

CAMERA USB

■

USB Streaming USB Video Codec DV Driver DirectX 9.0

■

Microsoft Windows Apple’s Mac OSX USB

■

Windows 98SE/ME- USB

■

Windows 2000- USB Service Pack4

■

Windows XP- USB Service Pack1

■

Mac OS X- USB 10.3 [ CAMERA ]

Pentium III, 600MHz

Windows 98SE/ME

128MB

1GB

1024 768

USB1.1

Pentium 4, 2GHz

Windows 2000/XP

512MB

2GB

1024 768

USB2.0

200MB

1GB

G3 500MHz

Mac OS 10.2

128MB

800 600

USB1.1

DV USB PC

PC USB

USB HUB USB PC

USB

Mac OS 10.3

512MB

2GB

1024 768

USB 2.0

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USB Interface

Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 Program

✤ To play back MPEG moving pictures recorded by the camcorder or

streaming data transferred through the USB connection on a PC, the Video Codec programme should be installed.

✤ Do not connect the Camcorder to PC before installing the programme. ✤

If another Camcorder or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance.

✤ DV Media Pro User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\)

in Adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF). The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD (D:\Support\AcrobatReader\AcroReader51_ENU_full.exe). (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.)

✤ DV Media Pro User’s Manual is in English.

Programme Installation

1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Installation selection screen appears on the monitor.

2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD, click “Run” in the Windows “Start” menu and execute Autorun.exe file to begin installation. When CD-ROM drive is set to “D:drive”, type “D:\autorun.exe” and press Enter.

Click the icons listed below to install the selected software.

■

DV Driver Click

USB removable Disk Driver (Windows®98SE only)

- USB PC CAMERA & STREAMING Driver (CAPTURE DRIVER)

- Connect a Camcorder to your PC to complete

the DV Driver installation.

1) Set the camcorder Power switch to REC.

2) Connect the camcorder to the PC using the USB cable.

3) The SAMSUNG A/V Capture driver

■

[ Note ]

If a message saying “Digital Signature not found” or something similar appears, ignore the message and continue with the installation.

installation begins on the PC.

DirectX 9.0 Click Video Codec Click The Video Codec needs to be installed in order to play back the MPEG4 Movies (stored in the Memory Card) on a PC or to use the USB Streaming/PC Camera functions.

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✤ PC MPEG USB

✤ PC ✤ ✤ CD D \help\ PDF DV Media Pro

Acrobat Reader CD D:\Support\AcrobatReader\AcroReader51_ENU_full.exe Acrobat Reader AdobeSystems

✤ DV Media Pro

■

DirectX 9.0

■

Video Codec

Streaming/PC Camera

Video Codec

1. CD CD-ROM

2. CD Windows Start Run

Autorun.exe

CD-ROM D:drive

D:\autorun.exe

■

DV Driver DV

- USB removable Disk Driver USB

- USB PC CAMERA & STREAMING Driver USB PC

- PC DV Driver

1) REC

2) USB PC

3) PC A/V

PC MPEG4 USB

USB /PC Video Codec

Windows®98SE

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USB Interface

Using the PC Camera Function

✤ To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and

DirectX 9.0. programmes must be installed in the PC.

✤ You can use this Camcorder as a PC Camera. This is useful when

connecting to a Web site that provides video chatting functions.

✤ When using this camcorder for video conferencing (such as

NetMeeting), voice communication may not be supported depending on the video conferencing software. In this case, connect an external microphone to the soundcard of the PC to enable voice communication.

✤ You can participate in video conferencing by using the Camcorder

with PC Net-meeting programme installed.

✤ The PC CAMERA's screen size (Transferred video frame rate for

the PC Camera function is max 12.5 fps.)

■

320X240 (QVGA) pixels for USB 1.1 connection.

✤ If PC is connected with the USB to the Camcorder, only the Power

switch and Zoom switch operate.

✤ PC Camera PC PC DV

✤ PC

✤ NetMeeting

✤ Net-meeting PC

✤ PC CAMERA PC [PC Camera PC

✤ PC USB Power

Driver Video Codec DirectX 9.0

Web

12.5 fps]

■

Zoom

1. Set the Power switch to REC.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.

1. REC

2. USB USB USB

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USB Interface

Using the USB Streaming Function

✤ To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0. programmes must

be installed in the PC.

✤ You can view Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming. ✤ You can also store it as a moving picture in the "avi" file format, or as a still image in the

"jpg" file format on a PC.

1. Set the Power switch to REC or PLAY.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to the USB jack on your computer.

3. Setup and execute Windows Movie Maker or the Ulead VIDEO Studio Software application provided on the CD.

- For detailed instructions for Ulead VIDEO Studio use, refer to the programme’s Help

function.

- Windows Movie Maker is used for WINDOWS ME and XP users. (C:\programme

files\Movie maker\moviemk.exe)

Using the removable Disk Function

✤ You can easily transfer data from a Memory card to a PC without additional add-on cards

via a USB connection.

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the other end to the USB jack on your computer.

3. To verify whether the removable disk has been properly recognized, open Windows Explorer and locate the removable disk.

Connecting to a PC

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC.

■

If a USB cable is connected to the Camcorder's USB jack, the audio/video output is disabled.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the Camcorder. (USB jack)

■

If a PC is connected to the Camcorder with a USB cable, only the Power switch and Zoom switch operate.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

✤ After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect

the cable in the following way:

1. Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse button to select [Eject].

2. Select [Confirm] and disconnect the USB cable when the Windows Splash screen appears.

[ Notes ]

■ If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the

Camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged.

■ If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the

USB cable along with other USB devices, the Camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the Camcorder.

■ While transmitting data from the Camcorder to PC at strong electric field and strong

magnetic field, VIDEO signal or AUDIO signal may transmit with noise.

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✤ USB PC DV Driver Video Codec DirectX 9.0 ✤ USB PC ✤ PC avi jpg

1. REC PLAY

2. USB USB USB

3. CD Windows Movie Maker Ulead VIDEO Studio

- Ulead VIDEO Studio

- Windows Movie Maker WINDOWS ME XP C:\program files\Movie maker\moviemk.exe

✤ USB PC

1. CAMERA-

2. USB USB USB

3. Windows Explorer

1. USB PC USB

■

2. USB USB USB

USB Cable

USB USB

■

PC USB Power

Zoom

✤

1. [Eject]

2. [Confirm] USB

■

USB PC

USB HUB USB PC USB

USB

PC USB

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation

Using the Mode Dial

✤ Turn the Mode Dial to select Camera mode by setting the selector

as illustrated.

✤ Available Camera Modes are:

■

(Programme): Sets aperture and shutter speed automatically for the user’s convenience, other settings are free to set by manual

■

SCENE: Preset Automatic Modes that contain predefined settings

■

A: Aperture Priority Mode

■

S: Shutter Speed Priority Mode

■

M: Full Manual Mode, you can customize options to suit your needs

■

MySET: Loads your frequent settings

■

(Movie): Movie Mode, records moving images into the

Memory Card

■

(Play): Playback Mode (for still images and moving images)

Using the Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

✤ MMC, SD, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro are

compatible.

✤ The Memory Card stores and manages still images

recorded by the Camcorder.

✤ Before inserting or ejecting the Memory Card, set

the Power switch to OFF.

Terminals

✤ ✤

■

■ SCENE

■ A

■ S

■ M

■ MySET

■

✤ MMC SD Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro

Protection Tab

✤ ✤ OFF

Memory Card Functions

✤ Recording/Viewing Still Images ✤ Protecting Images from accidental erasure

(except MMC)

✤ Deleting Still Images stored in Memory Card ✤ Marking Still Images with Print Information ✤ Formatting Memory Cards

Terminals

Protection Tab

Label

✤ ✤ MMC ✤ ✤ ✤

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation

Inserting a Memory Card

1. Open the Memory Card Cover.

Insert the Memory Card into the Slot until it softly clicks.

3. Close the Memory Card Cover.

Ejecting a Memory Card

1. Open the Memory Card Cover.

2. Slightly push the Memory Card inwards to pop it out.

3. Pull the Memory Card out of the slot and close the Memory Card Cover.

[ Notes ]

■

Do not apply excessive force when you insert/eject the Memory Card.

■

Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing still image or formatting the Memory Card.

■

Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Card to avoid losing data.

■

Do not place the Memory Card near a strong electro-magnetic device.

■

Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals on the Memory Card.

■

Do not bend the Memory Card.

■

After pulling the card out from the camcorder, keep the Memory Cards in a soft case to prevent static shock.

■

The data stored on the card may be changed or lost as a result of misuse, static electricity, electric noise or repair. Save important images separately.

■

Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.

■

“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

■

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “ ®” are not mentioned in each instance in this manual.

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■

Memory Stick

■

™

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DCIM

100 SSDVC DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002

101SSDVC

. .

Digital Still Camera Mode : Preparation

Number of Recordable Images/Time Length of Moving Image

✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in a

JPEG file format on the Memory Card.

✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in

MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card.

✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned

to a folder.

- A file number from DCAM0001 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.

- Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Card.

Memory Card Functions

Size

2592x1944 2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200

1024x768

640x480

Size

640x480 320x240

TIFF

Approx. 1 Approx. 1 Approx. 1 Approx. 2 Approx. 6

Approx. 15

30fps

Approx. 1min Approx. 2min

[ Notes ]

■

The above approximation is based on a 16MB Memory Stick under normal recording conditions.

■

The number of pictures that can be stored on a Memory Card depends on various conditions.

Still Image

SUPER FINE

Approx. 6 Approx. 7

Approx. 9 Approx. 15 Approx. 36 Approx. 95

Moving Image

FINE

Approx. 12 Approx. 15 Approx. 19 Approx. 31 Approx. 68

Approx. 158

Approx. 2min Approx. 3min

Approx. 238

15fps

NORMAL

Approx. 18 Approx. 23 Approx. 28 Approx. 47 Approx. 95

2592x1944

2272x1704

2048x1536

1600x1200

1024x768

640x480

■ 16MB Memory Stick

■

640x480

320x240

✤ JPEG ✤ MPEG4

✤

DCAM0001

100SSDVC

SUPER FINE

30fps

TIFF

FINE

158

NORMAL

15fps

238

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Numbering Stored Pictures

✤ File numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded

when they are stored on the Memory Card.

✤ You can reset the numbering back to DCAM0001 at any time by

setting the FILE to RESET.

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select FILE, then

move the Joystick to the right.

■

The RESET and SERIES options are displayed.

- RESET: When there are no files stored on the Memory card, the file numbering starts from 0001.

- SERIES: When there are existing files, the image will be named as the number in the sequence.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick up or down.

6. Press the Joystick(OK) to apply your selection.

■

The selected option is applied.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

[ Notes ]

■

The file numbers start from DCAM0001 at the time of purchase.

■

Moving images are stored in the folder DCIM.

■

File numbering for a Memory Card that contains image files from another device, will begin after the largest number.

■

A previously formatted Memory Card using a personal computer might require reformatting.

■

DCF ERROR message is displayed when it exceeds the limit. If this occurs, delete files or format your Memory Card after moving your data stored in the Memory Card to a PC.

8686

SETUP FILE

LANGUAGE FORMAT LCD USB

✤ ✤ FILE RESET

DCAM0001

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

■ SETUP

4. FILE

■ RESET SERIES

- RESET

2592

BACK: SET:OK

RESET SERIES

- SERIES

6. OK

■

7. MENU

■ DCAM0001

■ DCIM

■

■ DCF ERROR

0001

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Image Quality

✤ Image Quality function works in (Programme), M, S, A and

SCENE modes.

✤ Set the level of image quality for the still images before you begin.

The number of stored images varies depending on the Memory Card capacity, image size and quality.

✤ M S A SCENE

✤

Image Qualtiy

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to (Programme), M, S, A or SCENE.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select

(QUALITY).

■

The available options are listed. TIFF TIFF – SUPER FINE – FINE – NORMAL

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU button.

■

The icon of the selected mode will be displayed.

[ Notes ]

■

The actual number of pictures you can record varies depending on the image quality and size settings.

■

The TIFF format does not compress the image and therefore produces a larger image size.

■

When TIFF is selected, Continuous Shot and AEB modes are not

QUALITY

TIFF TIFF SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL

selectable.

2592 NOR

12:00 AM

2005.01.01

1. CAMERA-

2. M S A SCENE

3. MENU

4. QUALITY-

■

TIFF TIFF – SUPER FINE – FINE – NORMAL

OK MENU

■

2592

■

■ TIFF AEB

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Image Size

✤ Image Size function works in (Programme), (Movie), M, S,

A and SCENE modes.

✤ Set the image size for still images before you begin. The number

of stored images varies depending on the Memory Card capacity, image size and quality.

✤ M S A SCENE

Image Size

✤

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode.

2. Set the Mode Dial to (Programme), (Movie), M, S, A or SCENE.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SIZE).

■

The available options are listed.

2592x1944 - 2272x1704 - 2048x1536 1600x1200 - 1024x768 - 640x480

5. Select an option by moving the Joystick up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU button.

■

The selected option is applied.

[ Notes ]

■

The actual number of pictures you can record varies depending on the image quality and size settings.

■

For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality.

■

640x480 format is adequate for e-mail transfers.

8888

SIZE 2592X1944 2592

2272X1704 2272 2048X1536 2048 1600X1200 1600 1024X768 1024

12:00 AM

2005.01.01

1. CAMERA-

2. M S A SCENE

3. MENU

4. SIZE-

■

NOR

2592 1944 - 2272 1704 - 2048 1536 1600 1200 - 1024 768 - 640 480

OK MENU

■

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■

■ 640 480

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Menu Language

✤ You can choose a language for the OSD (On-screen Display)

menu.

✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language from OSD List.

✤ OSD ✤ OSD OSD

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select

LANGUAGE, then move the Joystick to the right.

■

The available options for LANGUAGE setting are displayed.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick

up or down.

6. Press the Joystick(OK) to apply your selection.

■

The selected language is applied.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

■ SETUP

SETUP FILE

LANGUAGE FORMAT LCD USB

2592

BACK: SET:OK

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ITALIANO

4. LANGUAGE

■ LANGUAGE

6. OK

■

7. MENU

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the LCD Brightness

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■ The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select LCD,

then move the Joystick to the right.

■ The available options are listed.

DARK – NORMAL – BRIGHT

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick

up or down.

6. Press the Joystick(OK) to apply your selection.

■ The selected option is applied.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

SETUP FILE

LANGUAGE FORMAT LCD USB

2592

BACK: SET:OK

DARK NORMAL BRIGHT

7. MENU

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

■ SETUP

4. LCD

■

DARK – NORMAL – BRIGHT

6. OK

■

[ Notes ]

■ A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power.

■ You may only adjust the brightness of Digital Still Camera mode in

(CAMERA) mode.

■ If you want to adjust the brightness of Camcorder mode,

see page 34.

■

The available menu items are displayed for the selected Camera mode.

9090

■

■ 34

■

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Clock

✤ A built-in clock for Camera mode creates the Time Stamp. For

further information on Time Stamp Imprinting, refer to the next page.

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select DATE &

TIME, then move the Joystick to the right.

■

The year will be selected first.

5. Move the Joystick up or down to set the value.

Move to next field by moving the Joystick to the right.

6. Repeat Step 5 for the MONTH, DATE and TIME

fields.

7. Move the Joystick to the right to select the

Stamp Format, then move the Joystick up or down to select the desired Stamp Format.

■

Available formats: ‘YY/MM/DD - MM/DD/’YY DD/MM/’YY

8. When finished, press the Joystick(OK).

Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

[ Notes ]

■

If you remove the batteries from the camcorder for an extended period of time, or the batteries become run down, you may need to reset the clock.

■

You can set the year up to 2037.

SETUP LANGUAGE

FORMAT LCD USB DATE&TIME

✤

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

4. DATE&TIME

2592

BACK: SET:OK

05/01/01

00:00

’YY/MM/DD

6. MONTH DATE TIME

7. Stamp Format

2592

10:30 AM

2005.01.01

■

■ 2037

■ SETUP

■

YY/MM/DD - MM/DD/'YY - DD/MM/'YY

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the IMPRINT Option

✤ IMPRINT allows the user to place a date stamp on a image.

Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan to use the date stamp to imprint the date and time on your image.

Before you begin!

✤ Set the Clock (refer to the previous page).

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select IMPRINT,

then move the Joystick to the right.

■

The available options are listed. OFF - DATE - DATE&TIME.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick

up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The selected option is applied.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

■

From now on, selected IMPRINT option will be applied to picture takings.

[ Notes ]

■

Every image has its date and time information, regardless of the IMPRINT setting.

■

Once the date and time information is stamped on the image, then it is not removable.

■

The LCD screen may not display full length of imprint information, you will see full information when you copy to a PC or print the image. It is not malfunctioning.

■

If you remove the batteries from the Camcorder for an extended period of time, or the batteries become run out, you may need to reset the clock.

■

A separate clock setting for Digital Still Camera mode is required. For further information on Date & Time setup for the Camcorder,

9292

see page 35.

SETUP FORMAT

LCD USB DATE&TIME IMPRINT

✤

2592

BACK: SET:OK

OFF DATE DATE&TIME

2005/01/01

■

✤

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

■

4. IMPRINT

■

OFF - DATE - DATE&TIME

5. OK

■

6. MENU

2/10

■

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)

✤ Using the Wireless Remote Control, you can easily and remotely

manipulate in Camera mode. Refer to page 31 for setting the Wireless Remote Control for Camcorder.

✤ Using the Wireless Remote Control provided, you can take a

delayed image using the SELF TIMER button (see page 104).

✤

104

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select

WL.REMOTE, then move the Joystick to the right.

■

The available options are listed: OFF and ON.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick

up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The selected option is applied.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

[ Notes ]

Available Remote Control buttons in each mode:

- (Movie) for recording: Start/Stop, DISPLAY, W/T (before

recording), SELF TIMER

- (Play) for movie: PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, FF, REW

- (Programme), M, S, A, SCENE, MySET: PHOTO, DISPLAY,

W/T, SELF TIMER

SETUP LCD

USB DATE&TIME IMPRINT WL.REMOTE

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

■ SETUP

4. WL.REMOTE

2592

BACK: SET:OK

■ OFF ON

5. OK

OFF ON

■

6. MENU

- / W/T

- M S A MySET W/T

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Setting the Beep Sound

✤ You can turn the Beep Sound on or off, when on,

each press of a button sounds a beep.

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select BEEP

SOUND, then move the Joystick to the right.

■

The available options are listed: OFF and ON.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick

up or down, then press the Joystick(OK) or MENU button.

■

The selected option is applied.

Setting the Shutter Sound

✤ You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off. When on,

with each press of the PHOTO button the Shutter will sound.

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SETUP).

■

The SETUP menu list will appear.

4. Move the Joystick up or down to select

SHUTTER SOUND, then move the Joystick to the right.

■

The available options are listed: OFF and ON.

5. Select the desired option by moving the Joystick

up or down, then press the Joystick(OK).

■

The selected option is applied.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

9494

SETUP

USB DATE&TIME IMPRINT WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND

SETUP

DATE&TIME IMPRINT WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND

2592

BACK: SET:OK

OFF ON

2592

BACK: SET:OK

OFF ON

✤

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

■ SETUP

4. BEEP SOUND

■ OFF ON

OK MENU

■

✤

1. CAMERA-

2. MENU

3. SETUP-

■ SETUP

4. SHUTTER SOUND

■ OFF ON

5. OK

■

6. MENU

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Use of various Functions

Main

SETUP

MYCAM

SIZE

QUALITY

Sub Menu

FILE

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

USB

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

WL.REMOTE

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

Q.VIEW

OFF

START IMAGE1

START IMAGE2

START IMAGE3

2592 X 1944

2272 X 1704

2048 X 1536

1600 X 1200

1024 X 768

640 X 480

320 X 240

TIFF

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

Functions

Reset the file numbering

Set the OSD language

Format the Memory Card

Adjust the LCD brightness

USB data destination (PC/PRINTER)

Set the Date and Time

Set the imprint option (Date/Time)

Set the Wireless Remote acceptance

Set the beep sound for key press

Set the shutter sound

Adjust the Quick Review duration

Default starting image

Set a custom starting image

Change the image size

Supports MPEG mode only

Set to TIFF non-compressing format

Set to super fine image quality

Set to fine image quality

Set to normal image quality

Available

mode

MySET

M S A

SCENE

, ,

MySET M, S, A SCENE

, M, S, A, SCENE

, M,

S, A,

SCENE

Page

136

137

101

132

SETUP

MYCAM

SIZE

QAULITY

FILE

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD

USB

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

WL.REMOTE

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

Q.VIEW

OFF

START IMAGE1

START IMAGE2

START IMAGE3

2592 X 1944

2272 X 1704

2048 X 1536

1600 X 1200

1024 X 768

640 X 480

320 X 240

TIFF

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

USB

136

, ,

, MySET

137

101

132

MySET

PC/

SCENE

M, S, A

SCENE

M, S, A,

SCENE

MPEG

TIFF

, M, S, A,

SCENE

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

METERING

SHARPNESS

SHOOTING

SELF TIMER

9696

Main

EFFECT

SAVE

SCENE

Sub Menu

MULTI

SPOT

NORMAL

B & W

SEPIA

NEGATIVE

SOFT

NORMAL

VIVID

SINGLE

CONTINUOUS

AEB

OFF

2s SELF

10s SELF

MYSET1

MYSET2

MYSET3

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE-UP

SUNSET

DAWN

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

Functions

Set the metering to MULTI

Set the metering to SPOT

No special effect

Converts colours into Black and White

Converts colour info. to brown tone

Reverses colours

Changes sharpness setting

Normal single image shooting

3 continuous image shootings

3 continuous pictures with exposure bracketing

No delay

Set to 2 seconds

Set to 10 seconds

Stores current setting for quick recall

Provides a quick access to preset SCENE modes

Available

mode

, M,

S, A

, ,

M, S, A

, ,

M, S, A

, M,

S, A

(except AEB)

, ,

M, S, A,

SCENE

, M,

S, A

SCENE

Page

115

123

126

124

104

130

116

METERING

EFFECT

SHARPNESS

SHOOTING

SELF TIMER

SAVE

SCENE

MULTI

SPOT

NORMAL

B&W

SEPIA

NEGATIVE

SOFT

NORMAL

VIVID

SINGLE

CONTINUOUS

AEB

OFF

2s SELF 2

10s SELF 10

MYSET1

MYSET2

MYSET3

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE-UP

SUNSET

DAWN

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

, M, S, A

115

, , M,

M, S, A

AEB

M, S, A,

SCENE

S, A

, ,

, M, S, A

, ,

, M, S, A

123

126

124

104

130

116

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Functions

Main Menu

FRAME

RATE

DPOF

ROTATE

RESIZE

SLIDE

PROTECT

DELETE

Sub Menu

30fps

15fps

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

RIGHT(90°)

LEFT(90°)

UPDOWN(180°)

2272 X 1704

2048 X 1536

1600 X 1200

1024 X 768

640 X 480

START IMAGE

INTERVAL

REPEAT

START

ONE PIC

SELECT

ALL PICs

SELECT

ALL

Functions

Sets the frame rate of MPEG moving images

Standard DPOF printing function

Prints an Index page of all the images stored in the Memory Card.

Selects the size of images to print

Cancels the current settings for selected menu item

Rotates the selected image

Downsizes the selected image

Resize an image to “START IMAGE” to change your starting image.

Sets the interval between slides.

Turns the REPEAT option ON or OFF

Starts the Slide Show.

Protects images from accidental erasure

Deletes Selected images

[ Note ]

Pressing the DISPLAY button while the menu is displayed makes the LCD screen clearer by changing the background into black.

Available

mode

Page

105

142

128

129

100

134

103

FRAME RATE

DPOF

ROTATE

RESIZE

SLIDE

PROTEC

DELETE

30fps

15fps

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

RIGHT 90°

LEFT 90°

UPDOWN 180°

2272 X 1704

2048 X 1536

1600 X 1200

1024 X 768

640 X 480

START IMAGE

INTERVAL

REPEAT

START

ONE PIC

SELECT

ALL PICs

SELECT

ALL

MPEG

DPOF

105

142

128

129

START IMAGE

100

134

103

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Taking and Viewing Your First Photo

Taking Still Images

✤ This function works in (Programme) mode.

1. Insert the Memory Card (see page 84) and connect a power source (see page 22).

2. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA) and set the Mode Dial to (Programme).

3. Frame your subject.

■

Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.

■

Use the Zoom Lever to zoom in or zoom out.

4. Set the focus by pressing the PHOTO button halfway down.

■

Locate your main subject inside the focus area indicated by , then press the PHOTO button halfway down to focus on your main subject.

■

You can move your Camcorder to the desired framing after the focus is locked.

■

Depending on lighting conditions, the built-in flash may works.

5. Press the PHOTO button fully to take the image.

■

The image is taken and saved into the Memory Card within few seconds.

■

Taking another image within this interval is not possible.

■

The Memory Card icon will blink while saving the image.

Taking Still Images: EASY.Q Mode

✤ The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good

recordings. With one press of the EASY.Q button, the Camcorder is automatically set to create the best results under various conditions.

✤ You can set EASY.Q mode in all Camera modes except (Movie) and

(Play) modes. Press the EASY.Q button again to

return to the previous mode.

12:00 AM

2005.01.01

✤

1. 84 22

2. Camera-

■

4. PHOTO

■

2592

PHOTO

■

✤ EASY.Q

EASY.Q

✤

EASY.Q EASY.Q

[ Note ]

The Auto Power Off feature is designed to save the battery power. If there is no operation for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder will automatically turn off. To resume Camcorder operation, press the Start/Stop button once.

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Viewing Still Images

✤ You can play back and view still images stored on the

Memory Card.

✤ Still images stored on the Memory Card are all displayed at

the same size despite their original resolution using the LCD screen or viewfinder.

✤ There are three ways to view the recorded images in

(Play) mode:

■

Single: To view an image frame by frame

■

Slide Show: To view all images automatically in consecutive order

■

Multiple Display: Up to 9 thumbnails are displayed on the LCD screen at one time.

Viewing a Single Still Image

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA). 2 Set the Mode Dial to (Play).

■

The last image taken appears.

3. Move the Joystick to the left or right, search for the desired still image.

■

To view the next image, move the Joystick to the right.

■

To view the previous image, move the Joystick to the left.

■

To view the detailed information on a image, press the DISPLAY button.

■

Moving the Joystick to the right when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and moving the Joystick to the left when you are on the first image will take you to the last image.

■

Keep pressing Joystick to the left or right to search quickly for an image.

■

To delete the image displayed, press the DELETE ()button.

[ Notes ]

■

If there is no stored image in the Memory Card, when you switch to (Play) mode, a message NO IMAGE! is displayed and the MENU button will not function.

■

When you connect the Multi-AV cable in the (Play) mode, the Viewfinder turns off automatically and the TV displays the image.

DELETE ?

DEL: OK

CANCEL:

✤ ✤

✤

■

1. CAMERA-

■

2/10

■

NO IMAGE

■

DISPLAY

DELETE

9999

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Digital Still Camera Mode : Basic Image Taking

Viewing a Slide Show

1. Set the Power switch to (CAMERA).

2. Set the Mode Dial to (Play).

■

The last image taken appears.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Move the Joystick to the left or right to select (SLIDE).

■

The SLIDE menu will appear.

5. Move the Joystick up or down to select INTERVAL,

then move the Joystick to the right.

6. Select the desired interval by moving the Joystick

up or down.

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The available range is 01 ~ 10 seconds.

7. Move the Joystick to the left, then move the

Joystick down to select REPEAT.

8. Move the Joystick to the right, then move the

Joystick up or down to select OFF or ON.

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The REPEAT option is turned OFF or ON.

9. Move the Joystick to the left, then move the

Joystick down to select START.

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START will be selected.

10. Press the Joystick(OK) to start the Slide Show.

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To pause the Slide Show, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button. To resume the Slide Show, press the √/» (PLAY/STILL) button again.

11. To stop the Slide Show, press the Joystick(OK)

or MENU button.

[ Notes ]

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Loading time may vary depending on the image size.

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The Slide Show will start from the current image.

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For moving images, only the first frame is displayed.

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TIFF images are not displayed by the Slide Show.

100

SLIDE INTERVAL

REPEAT START

EXIT:OK MOVE:

01 SEC ON

1. CAMERA-

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3. MENU

4. SLIDE-

■ SLIDE

5. INTERVAL

■ 01~10

REPEAT

OFF ON

■ OFF ON REPEAT

START

■ START

10. OK

■ √/»

√/»

11. OK MENU

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