Samsung VP-D907, VP-D907D, VP-D907Di, VP-D907i User Manual
Digital Video Camcorder
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VP-D907(i)/D907D(i)
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.
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Contents
Notes and Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ................................................................................................................................. 11
Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Accessories Supplied with camcorder ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Front & Left View ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Left side View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Right & Top View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Rear & Bottom View .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Remote control ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes).............................................................................................................................................. 19
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Preparation............................................................................................................................................................20
How to use the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Battery Installation for the Remote Control ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Self Record using the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Lithium Battery Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Adjusting the Hand Strap .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting a Power Source ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
To select the CAMCORDER mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Battery level display ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
BASIC Recording ...................................................................................................................................................28
Making your First Recording ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
To select the CAMCORDER mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
To select the DSC (Digital Still Camera) mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................................29
Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Record Search (REC SEARCH) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Hints for Stable Image Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Recording with the LCD monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Recording with the Viewfinder ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Adjusting the LCD monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Using the VIEWFINDER ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD monitor ................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
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Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Use of various Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Setting menu items .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode............................................................................................................................ 38
Availability of functions in each mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
CLOCK SET ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
WL. REMOTE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
BEEP SOUND .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
SHUTTER SOUND ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
USB CONNECT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
DEMONSTRATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
PROGRAM AE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Setting the PROGRAM AE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Zooming In and Out ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Tele MACRO......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Selecting an Digital Special effect ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
MEMORY MIX ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Recording Superimposed images on a tape ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
REC MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
AUDIO MODE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
WIND CUT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
DATE/TIME ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
TV DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Using Quick Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Setting the Quick menu ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
EASY Q Mode (for Beginners) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Auto Focusing ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Manual Focusing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Using the Built - in Flash............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
FLASH SELECT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Fade In and Out ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
To Start Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Audio dubbing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Dubbing sound...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Dubbed Audio Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
PHOTO Image Recording .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Searching for a PHOTO picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Various Recording Techniques .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
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Playback ...............................................................................................................................................................74
Tape Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Playback on the LCD monitor ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Playback on a TV monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ..................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
Playback .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Playback pause ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77
Reverse playback ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
ZERO MEMORY ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
PB ZOOM ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D907i/D907Di only) ........................................................................................ 80
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections .............................................................................................................................................................. 81
Connecting to a DV device .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
System requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D907i/D907Di only)........................................................................................................................................................ 82
USB interface ..................................................................................................................................................... 83
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ......................................................................................................................................................................... 83
System Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
Installing DVC Media 7.0 Software............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Connecting to a PC .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Digital Still Camera mode .................................................................................................................................... 86
MEMORY STICK ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Memory Stick Functions ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ............................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Image Format ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
Selecting the image quality ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Select the photo quality ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Number of images on the Memory Stick ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Selecting the recording image size............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 90
Selecting the moving picture size ................................................................................................................................................................................................................91
Recording images continuously.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
Select the CONTINUOUS SHOT......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................... 93
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Recording images to a Memory Stick ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 93
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ....................................................................................................................................................................... 94
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................................................. 95
MJPEG RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY STICK.......................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Viewing still images/moving pictures ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
To view a Single image......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
To view a slide show............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 99
To view the Multi Display ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Marking still images for printing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................100
Printing Your Pictures - Using the PictBridge (DIRECT PRINT) ............................................................................................................................................................ 101
Connecting to a Printer .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................101
Printing Images ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 102
To print the date on the image ............................................................................................................................................................................................................103
Protection from accidental erasure........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 104
Deleting Still images/Moving pictures ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Deleting images in the menu............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 105
Deleting images using the DELETE button ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Deleting images in MULTI DISPLAY mode...................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Formatting the Memory Stick and setting the File Number ..................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Formatting the Memory Stick ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 107
Attention ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 107
Setting the File Number...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Smart Shoe ......................................................................................................................................................... 109
Using the Smart Shoe ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................... 111
After finishing a recording ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 112
Cleaning the Video Heads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 112
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 113
Power sources ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Colour system .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................. 114
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 114
Self Diagnosis Display ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Moisture Condensation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 115
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 117
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................ 118
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only).............................................................................................................. 120
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD monitor
Please rotate the LCD monitor carefully as illustrated.
Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the Camcorder.
1. LCD monitor closed.
2. Standard recording using the LCD monitor.
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A LCD Monitor is opened applying a finger to LCD open knob.
3. Recording when looking at the LCD monitor from the top.
4. Recording when looking at the LCD monitor from the front.
5. Recording when looking at the LCD monitor from the left.
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LCD monitor open knob
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D907i/D907Di only)
Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films and other program materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
Notes regarding moisture condensation
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
for example:
- When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)
- When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)
2. If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the
cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed.
Notes regarding CAMCORDER
1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the camcorder get wet.
Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get
damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notes regarding the battery pack
- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.
- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
- If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for
more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against
unnecessary battery discharge.
- Make sure that the battery pack is located correctly and firmly in place.
Dropping the battery pack may damage it.
- A brand new battery pack is not charged.
Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
- It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD monitor when making long
recordings, because the LCD monitor uses up more battery power.
* When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
* Be careful not to drop the battery pack when you release it from the camcorder.
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly.
If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty.
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.
- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Note regarding the LENS
- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).
Notes regarding electronic viewfinder
1. Do not position the camcorder so that the viewfinder points 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 using the viewfinder.
3. Excessive force when pulling the viewfinder out may damage it.
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD monitor
1. The LCD monitor has been manufactured using high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour)
that appear on the LCD monitor.
These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any
way.
2. When you use the LCD monitor under direct sunlight or outdoors,
it may be difficult to see the picture clearly.
If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.
Notes regarding the hand strap
- To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted.
- Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the Lithium battery
1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed.
2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.
3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.
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
- Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself.
- Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
- 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.
- Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features
• MULTI OSD LANGUAGE
You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch.
• Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and inter-connectivity system, used to
transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible
to produce or edit various images. (VP-D907/D907D is not able to receive digital data from another DV Device)
• USB interface for digital image data transfer
You can transfer still images/movies to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.
• 900x Digital zoom
Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.
• Colour TFT LCD monitor
A high-resolution colour TFT LCD monitor gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings
immediately.
• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
The EIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification.
• Various digital effects
The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.
• Back Light Compensation (BLC)
The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're recording.
• Program AE
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.
• Digital Still Camera function
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Using Memory Stick, you can easily record and playback standard still images.
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You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick to your PC using the USB interface.
• Direct Print
You can print still images by connecting to a printer with PictBridge function.
• MJPEG (Moving picture) Recording
MJPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Stick.
• Mega-pixel CCD
Your camcorder incorporates a 2.11 mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution still images can be recorded to a Memory Stick.
• Built-in Flash
You can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination using the built-in Flash.
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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 video camera.
Basic Accessories
1. Lithium Ion Battery pack
2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E7 TYPE)
3. AC Cord
4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)
5. Instruction Book
6. Lithium batteries for Remote Control and Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA)
7. Remote Control
8. USB cable
9. Software CD
10.Memory Stick
11.Lens Cover
Optional Accessory
12.Scart adapter
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1. Lithium Ion Battery pack
4. Multi-AV Cable
(AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO)
7. Remote Control
10. Memory Stick
12. Scart adapter
2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E7 TYPE)
5. Instruction Book
8. USB cable
11. Lens Cover
3. AC cord
6. Lithium batteries
(CR2025, 2 EA)
9. Software CD
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
REC SEARCH FADE BLC
REV FWD
EASY
MULTI DISP.
Front & Left View
1. Function buttons
2. Ring Focus
3. Lens
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9. Viewfinder
10. LCD monitor open
1. Function buttons
4. Built-in FLASH
5. Handstrap ring
6. LED LIGHT
7. Remote sensor
8. Internal MIC
PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY
- EASY Q MULTI DISP.
: (REW) REC SEARCH – REV
: (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD
: (PLAY/STILL) FADE
: (STOP) BLC MJPEG STOP
MJPEG PLAY/STILL
11. TFT LCD monitor
2. Ring FOCUS (see page 66)
3. Lens
4. Built-in FLASH (see page 67)
5. Handstrap ring
6. LED LIGHT (see page 64)
7. Remote sensor
8. Internal MIC
9. Viewfinder (see page 34)
10. LCD monitor open
11. TFT LCD monitor
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Left Side View
6. Mode switch
7. FLASH/PB ZOOM
8. MEMORY MIX/
S.SHOW
1. MENU button
2. MENU Selector
3. External MIC in
4. DC jack
5. Charging indicatior
1. MENU button
2. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME)
3. External MIC in
4. DC jack
5. Charging indicatior (see page 24)
6. Mode switch (MEMORY/TAPE) (see page 29)
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9. Speaker
10. DISPLAY
11. MACRO/DELETE
7. FLASH (CAMERA, M.REC) (see page 67)/
PB ZOOM (PLAYER) (see page 79)
8. MEMORY MIX (CAMERA) (see page 54)/
S.SHOW (M.PLAY) (see page 99)
9. Speaker (see page 36)
10.DISPLAY (see page 19)
11.MACRO (CAMERA, M.REC) (see page 49)/
DELETE (M.PLAY) (see page 106)
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Right & Top View
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1. Zoom lever
2. PHOTO button
3. Focus adjustment knob
4. START/STOP button
5. Power switch
1. Zoom lever (see page 49)
2. PHOTO button (see page 93)
3. Focus adjustment knob (see page 34)
4. START/STOP button
5. Power switch (CAMERA/PLAYER)
(see page 29)
6. SMART SHOE COVER (see page 109)
6. SMART SHOE COVER
7. MF/AF
8. Slow shutter
9. Multi-AV jack
10. DV jack
11. USB jack
12. Hook for handstrap
7. MF/AF (see page 66)
8. Slow shutter (see page 64)
9. Multi-AV jack
10.DV jack (see page 81)
11.USB jack (see page 85)
12.Hook for handstrap (see page 22)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Rear & Bottom View
1. LITHIUM Battery Cover
1. LITHIUM Battery Cover (see page 21)
2. Memory Stick slot (see page 87)
3. Battery Release
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2. Memory Stick slot
4. Tripod receptacle
5. TAPE EJECT (see page 27)
3. Battery Release
5. TAPE EJECT4. Tripod receptacle
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Remote control
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1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. Direction
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)
4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 78)
5. PHOTO Search (see page 72)
6. A.DUB (see page 70)
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
18. DISPLAY
17. Zoom
16. X2
15. DATE/TIME
14. (SLOW)
13. (STILL)
12. (STOP)
11. F. ADV
10. Direction ( , ) (see page 76)
11. F. ADV (see page 77)
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW) (see page 76)
15. DATE/TIME
16. X2 (see page 77)
17. Zoom
18. Display
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SOUND [ 2 ]
M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
5 5 min
1 6 bit
VOL. [ 1 1 ]
DV
1 5 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
AV IN
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)
1. Battery level (see page 26)
2. EASY Q mode (see pages 65)
3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 52)
4. Program AE (see page 46)
5. White Balance mode (see page 48)
6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 68)
7. Manual focus (see page 66)
8. EXPOSURE and Shutter speed (see page 63)
9. Zoom position (see page 49)
10. Memory Mix (see page 54)
11. DATE/TIME (see page 59)
12. USB (see page 83)
13. WL. REMOTE (see page 41)
14. WIND CUT (see page 58)
15. Audio recording mode (see page 57)
16. Zero memory indicator (see page 78)
17. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)
18. Tape Counter
19. Operating mode
20. Record speed mode
21. PHOTO mode
22. Self recording and waiting timer (see page 20)
23. EIS (see page 51)
24. Volume control (see page 36)
25. Audio playback channel (see page 71)
26. DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (VP-D907i/D907Di only) (see page 81)
27. DEW (see page 7)
28. Message Line
29. FLASH mode (see page 67)
30. SLOW SHUTTER (see page 64)
31. Tele MACRO (see page 49)
32. AV IN (see page 80)
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OSD in CAMERA mode
23 22 21 20 19
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EASY
2
MIRROR
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10
7
30
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8
WW
BLC
M.OVERLAP
MF
SHUTTER
EXPOSURE
S1/25
TAPE !
ZOOM
SHUTTER
EXPOSURE
OSD in PLAYER mode
21 20 19
25
32
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REC
M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
5 5 min
1 6 bit
15 : 00
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY (Memory Stick) modes)
A. Folder number-file number (see page 88)
B. Image counter
- Total number of recordable still images.
C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator
D. Image recording and loading indicator
E. Photo Quality (see page 89)
F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 104)
G. Print Mark (see page 100)
H. SLIDE SHOW (see page 99)
I. MJPEG SCREEN SIZE (see page 91)
J. Image Size (see page 90)
K. Continuous Shot (see page 92)
L. Remaining Memory (MJPEG)
M. PictBridge (see page 101)
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)
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Turning OSD on/off
Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel.
- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.
- When you turn the OSD off,
In CAMERA mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes are always displayed on the
OSD, even when the OSD is turned OFF. A key input will be displayed for 3 seconds
then turn off.
In PLAYER mode: When you press any function button, the function is displayed
on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.
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Turning the DATE/TIME on/off
- The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF.
- To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME mode. (see page 59)
- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF. (see page 61) (only in CAMERA/M.REC mode)
OSD in M.REC mode
E
MF
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
OSD in M.PLAY mode
H FG
0 0 1
SLIDE
MEMORY STICK !
1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1
A
DC
[2 0 0 ]
SF
3 2 0 0 2 min
1600
1 2 : 0 0
D
[2 2 / 9 9]
1600 X 1200
1 2 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 4
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START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
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Preparation
How to use the Remote Control
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.
✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings.
✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
Self Record using the Remote Control
When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins
automatically in 10 seconds.
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the LCD monitor.
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 START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.
Self Timer
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Lithium Battery Installation
✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power
adapter is removed.
✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation.
✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME
to ON.
When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025.
1. Open the lithium battery cover from the camcorder.
2. Position the Lithium cell in the holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face
outward.
3. Close the lithium battery cover.
Notes
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The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.
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Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools - this will cause a short circuit.
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Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children.
Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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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
When you are recording
a. Pull and Open the Hand Strap cover to release
the Hand Strap.
b. Adjust its length.
c. Close the Hand Strap cover again.
When you carry your camcorder
a. Pull and Open the Hand Strap
cover to release the Hand Strap.
b. Remove it from the ring and
adjust its length.
c. Close the Hand Strap cover
again.
Attaching the Lens Cover
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a b
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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 Power adapter to the AC cord.
2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket.
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Notes
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You must use the AA-E7 type AC Power adapter.
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The plug and wall socket type may differ according to
Power Switch
your resident country.
3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket of the
camcorder.
(You should keep outside the projection of the DC cable.)
4. Set the camcorder to the desired mode by holding down the
tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or
PLAYER mode.
< CAMERA mode >
To select the CAMCORDER mode
✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode switch to TAPE position.
✤ If you want to use this unit as a DSC (Digital Still Camera), set the mode switch to
MEMORY position.
< PLAYER mode >
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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 Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the
AC cord to a wall socket.
3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the
camcorder.
4. Turn the Camera power switch to off, and the charging
indicator will start to flash, showing that the battery is charging.
Blinking time Charging rate
Once per second Less than 50%
Twice per second 50% ~ 75%
Three times per second 75% ~ 90%
Blinking stops and stays on 90% ~ 100%
On for a second and Error - Reset the battery pack and
off for a second the DC cable
5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the
camcorder.
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Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the
camcorder.
Power Switch
4
Notes
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The battery pack may have some charge in it at the time of purchase.
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To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack, always remove it from the camcorder after
it is fully charged.
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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.
✤ If you close the LCD monitor, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically.
✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.
Actual recording time depends on usage.
Time
Battery
SB-LS110
Charging
time
Approx.
1hr 40min
Continuous recording time
LCD monitor ON Viewfinder ON
Approx.
1hr 20min
Approx.
2hr
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SB-LS220
Approx.
3hr 30min
Approx.
3hr
Approx.
4hr 10min
Notes
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The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C).
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The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32°F (0°C).
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The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or left in temperatures
above 104°F (40°C) for a long period, even when it is fully recharged.
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Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example).
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Do not disassemble, process, pressure, or heat the Battery Pack.
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Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited.
It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating.
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Battery level display
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The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.
a. Fully charged
b. 20~40% used
c. 40~80% used
d. 80~95% used
e. Completely used (flickers)
(The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible)
✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times.
✤ The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions.
The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment.
The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77°F(25°C).
As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery
time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions.
✤ The grey bar shown here to indicate battery level, is actually white in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). For example, on the
LCD monitor (or viewfinder), "a" (full) will be displayed as a full white bar, and "e" (empty) will be displayed as a battery outline
with the background image behind it.
Tips for Battery Identification
A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been
charged or not.
Two colours are provided (red and grey). You may choose which one indicates charged and
which indicates discharged.
a
b
c
d
e
Note
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The charge mark setting does not affect the battery's charge status.
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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force.
This may cause a malfunction.
✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes.
1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open
the cassette door.
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If Multi-AV and USB or DV cable are not connected with camcorder,
close the jack cover surely.
- The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically.
2. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and
the protection tab toward the top.
3. Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until
it clicks into place.
- The cassette is loaded automatically.
4. Close the cassette door.
- Close the door completely until you can hear a “click”.
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3
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jack cover
2
4
push
Notes
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Before opening the cassette door, make sure that the jack cover is closed.
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When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so
that it will not be accidentally erased.
a. Protecting a tape :
Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered.
b. Removing the tape protection :
If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the write-protect tab back
so that it covers the hole.
•
How to store a tape
a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.
b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places.
c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight.
d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.
a. SAVE
b. REC
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Basic Recording
Making your First Recording
1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23)
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)
■
Insert a cassette. (see page 27)
2. Remove the LENS COVER.
3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.
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Open the LCD monitor.
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Set the mode switch to the TAPE position.
Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and
PROTECTION! will be displayed.
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Make sure the image you want to record appears in the
LCD monitor or viewfinder.
■
Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time.
4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.
■
REC is displayed in the LCD monitor.
To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.
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STBY is displayed in the LCD monitor.
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To select the CAMCORDER mode
✤ If you want to use this unit as a camcorder, set the mode
switch to TAPE position.
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CAMERA mode (TAPE record mode)
1. Set the mode switch to TAPE.
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.
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PLAYER mode (TAPE playback mode)
1. Set the mode switch to TAPE.
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.
To select the DSC (Digital Still Camera) mode
✤ If you want to use this unit as a DSC (Digital Still Camera),
set the mode switch to MEMORY position.
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M.REC mode (MEMORY record mode)
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY.
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.
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M.PLAY mode (MEMORY playback mode)
1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY.
2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.
+
+
+
+
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: CAMERA
mode
: PLAYER
mode
: M.REC
mode
: M.PLAY
mode
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CAM MODE
INITIAL CLOCK SET
WL. REMOTE
BEEP SOUND
SHUT. SOUND
USB CONNECT
LANGUAGE
DEMO
CAMERA
A/V
MEMORY
VIEWER
CAM MODE
LANGUAGE
INITIAL SET
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
POLSKI
NEDERLANDS
CAM MODE
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET SET TIME!
WL.REMOTE
BEEP SOUND
SHUTTER SOUND
USB CONNECT
LANGUAGE
DEMONSTRATION
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Basic Recording
Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE
✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch.
✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.
1. Press the MENU button.
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The menu list will appear.
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR.
3. Select LANGUAGE from the sub-menu and push the MENU SELECTOR.
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The available language options are listed.
4. Select a LANGUAGE for OSD using the MENU SELECTOR,
then push the MENU SELECTOR.
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The OSD is refreshed in selected language.
5. To exit, press the MENU button.
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The OSD changes to the selected language.
Note
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“LANGUAGE” is always indicated in ENGLISH.
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