Samsung VP-D30 Owner's Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display VP-D30(i)/D31(...

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ENGLISH Contents 22 Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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ENGLISH Contents 33 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Use of...

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ENGLISH 44 Searching for a PHOTO picture .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 NIGHT CAPTURE (0 l...

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Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84 Selecting the CAMC...

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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 66 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...

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Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form insi...

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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 88 Notes regarding the battery pack Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned ...

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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 99 - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun...

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ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 1010 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 la...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1111 Features • 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 s...

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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium batter...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1313 Front & Left View 1. Lens 2. Remote Sensor 3. Infrared Light (see page 66) 4. External MIC in 5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 69) 6. Internal MIC 7. View Finder (see page 32) 8. TFT LCD Monitor (see page ...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1414 Left Side View 2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI DISP. (M.PLAY) 3. PB ZOOM 4. DISPLAY 5. Speaker 6. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 1. Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) : ...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1515 Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 2. PHOTO Button (see page 65) 3. VIDEO Light holder 4. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 5. MENU Button (see page 35) 6. MENU Selector (MENU SELECT/VOLUME)...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1616 Rear & Bottom View 1. MENU Button 2. Hook for shoulder strap 3. CAM indicator 4. PLAYER indicator 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 7. Charging indicator 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 9. ...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1717 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 73) 5. PHOTO Search 6. A.DUB (see page 63) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 71) 11. F. ADV (se...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1818 OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 59) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48) 4. Program AE (see page 42) 5. White Balance mo...

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ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1919 A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quali...

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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 - ...

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ENGLISH Preparation 2121 ✤ 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 oper...

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ENGLISH Preparation 2222 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. ...

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ENGLISH Preparation 2323 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 th...

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ENGLISH Preparation 2424 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...

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ENGLISH Preparation 2525 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recordin...

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ENGLISH Preparation 2626 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 (flickers) (The camcorder ...

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ENGLISH Preparation 2727 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 powe...

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ENGLISH Basic Recording 2828 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 CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM...

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ENGLISH Basic Recording 2929 When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to O...

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ENGLISH Basic Recording 3030 ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly u...

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ENGLISH Basic Recording 3131 ✤ 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 usin...

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ENGLISH Basic Recording 3232 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. ■ You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT (VP-D39(i) only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. - When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT mode ...

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ENGLISH Basic Recording 3333 ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position. ■ A confirmation sound beeps. 2. Insert...

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Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode. (see page 31) The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you c...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 3535 ● Setting menu items ● Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 1. Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the fe...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 3636 O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode. : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. * : The operating mode will be released and ...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 3737 ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu li...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 3838 ● WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. ■...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 3939 ● BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup ...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4040 ● SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature. 1. Set...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4141 ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ 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 CAM mod...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4242 ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control ov...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4343 Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4444 ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condi...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4545 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looki...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4646 Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM f...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4747 ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAM mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within re...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4848 ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ The DSE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. ✤ Select the approp...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 4949 Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the sub...

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ENGLISH 5050 Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (sta...

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ENGLISH 5151 Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo soun...

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ENGLISH 5252 Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some lo...

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ENGLISH 5353 Advanced Recording ● DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list wi...

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ENGLISH 5454 Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ■ ON: The O...

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ENGLISH 5555 Advanced Recording ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR button. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments w...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 5656 ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.B...

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ENGLISH 5757 Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switch...

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ENGLISH 5858 Advanced Recording ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each ...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 5959 ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be ...

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✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only. ✤ 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 certai...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6161 ✤ BLC works in CAM/M.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...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6262 ✤ The FADE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence. To St...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6363 ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or othe...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6464 Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from t...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6565 1. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. ■ If you do not wish to record, release the button. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down. ■ The ...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6666 ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM/M.REC mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON. ■ (NIGHT...

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ENGLISH Advanced Recording 6767 ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. ✤ A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for t...

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ENGLISH 6868 Advanced Recording ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that conne...

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ENGLISH 6969 Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a...

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ENGLISH 7070 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 and VCR with the Multi-AV cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : A...

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ENGLISH 7171 Playback ✤ 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 c...

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ENGLISH 7272 Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ● Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. ● To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤...

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ENGLISH 7373 Playback ✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback or recording at ...

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ENGLISH 7474 Playback ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then Playback a tape. 2. Pres...

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ENGLISH 7575 Playback ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 2. The image is magnified starting f...

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ENGLISH 7676 Recording in PLAYER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. 2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 3. ...

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ENGLISH 7777 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. ■ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the co...

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ENGLISH 7878 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...

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ENGLISH 7979 USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. �...

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ENGLISH 8080 USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program 1. ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance....

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ENGLISH 8181 USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) - If a PC is connect...

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ENGLISH 8282 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 m...

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ENGLISH 8383 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located beneath the c...

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ENGLISH 8484 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorde...

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ENGLISH 8585 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to the CAM mode. 3. Press t...

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ENGLISH 8686 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAM. 3. ...

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ENGLISH 8787 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a ...

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ENGLISH 8888 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show ...

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ENGLISH 8989 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on singl...

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ENGLISH 9090 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move the MENU...

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ENGLISH 9191 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. �...

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ENGLISH 9292 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STIC...

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ENGLISH 9393 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has ...

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ENGLISH 9494 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memor...

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ENGLISH 9595 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the Memory Stick. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. Check whethe...

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ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 9696 ■ The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller size and lower definition than one on Tape. ■ There could be any broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 mov...

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ENGLISH 9797 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to high...

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ENGLISH 9898 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Stick. ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the ...

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ENGLISH 9999 Maintenance ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from t...

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ENGLISH 100100 Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to...