Samsung VP-W60 User Manual
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Video Camcorder
8mm
VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63
VP-W60/W60B
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VP-W61/W61D/W63
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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Table of Contents
Precautions and Safety Instructions
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features ..........................................................................................................................................................8
Descriptions
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Front View/Side View/Rear View................................................................................................9, 10, 11
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OSD (On Screen Display) ...................................................................................................................12
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder .........................................................................................................14
Remote Control.............................................................................................................................................15
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Self Recording with the Remote Control ..............................................................................................15
Preparing
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap..............................................................................................16
Lithium Battery Installation............................................................................................................................17
Connecting a Power Source......................................................................................................................... 18
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To use the AC Power Adapter.............................................................................................................. 18
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To use the Battery Pack.............................................................................................................. .........19
Using the Battery Pack. ................................................................................................................................20
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Table of approximate continuous recording time..................................................................................20
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Battery Level display ............................................................................................................................21
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ................................................................................................................ 22
Basic Shooting
Making the First recording ............................................................................................................................23
Tips for Stable Image Shooting ...................................................................................................................25
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Recording with the Viewfinder..............................................................................................................25
Adjusting the Focus of the VIEWFINDER.....................................................................................................25
Reviewing a recording ..................................................................................................................................26
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Viewing a Still Picture...........................................................................................................................27
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Picture Search ......................................................................................................................................27
Advanced Shooting
Zooming In and Out ......................................................................................................................................28
Digital Zoom..................................................................................................................................................29
EASY mode (for beginners)..........................................................................................................................31
CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings .......................................................................32
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W63 only).................................................................................................33
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)..............................................................................................................34
BLC....................... ........................................................................................................................................35
Program AE (Automatic Exposure)...............................................................................................................36
DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode..........................................................................................38
Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME................................................................ ........................................40
Selecting and Recording a Title....................................................................................................................42
Fade In and Out............................................................................................................................................44
PIP.................................................................................................................................................................45
Snap Shot............... ......................................................................................................................................46
White Balance...............................................................................................................................................47
Demonstration...............................................................................................................................................48
Lighting Techniques.. ....................................................................................................................................49
Playing back the Tape
To watch on a TV monitor .............................................................................................................................50
Various Functions in PLAYER mode.............................................................................................................52
DSE in PLAYER mode..................................................................................................................................53
M aintenance
Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder................................................................................................ 53
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Cleaning the Viewfinder ...................................................................................................................... 53
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Cleaning the Video Heads....................................................................................................................54
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Storing the Camcorder .........................................................................................................................54
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Troubleshooting Check
Self Diagnosis Display .................................................................................................................................56
Checking .......................................................................................................................................................57
Moisture Condensation .................................................................................................................................59
Specifications
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Index
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Power Sources (U nited Kingdom Only)
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Taking care of the battery pack
✤ Do not allow any metal objects to touch
the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and
damage the battery pack.
Keep the terminals clean.
✤ The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty.
Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.
Precautions regarding the LEN S
✤ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD.
(*CCD: Charge Coupled Device)
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder
1) Do not place 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 in direct sunlight or by a
window.
2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the
viewfinder.
3) Do not over rotate the veiwfinder as this
could damaging it.
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Precautions regarding moisture condensation
1) Asudden change in air temperature may cause moisture
to form inside the camcorder.
for example:
■ When you take the camcorder from cold temperatures outside to
warm temperatures inside during the winter.
■ When you take the camcorder from cool temperatures inside to
hot temperatures outside during the summer.
2) If the “DEW” protection feature activates, leave the camcorder in
a dry and warm room with the cassette compartment open and
the battery removed.
3) If the “DEW” protection feature activates unexpectedly, and you
want to override it, disconnect and reconnect both the battery pack
and the lithium battery.
Make sure that any moisture or condensation has disappeared
completely before you use the camera. (see page 59)
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