Samsung VP-D200(i) User manual

Digital Video Camco de
Owne ’s Inst uction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
AF Auto Focus
CCD Cha ge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid C ystal Display
VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i)
ELECTRONICS
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
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AD68-00709K
AF
CCD
LCD
VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i)
89/336CEE 73/23 CEE
93/68 CEE
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTODISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME

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Contents
22
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 (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ...................................................... 17
OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) .............................................. 18
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes)
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) .................................................................................. 19
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) .......................................................... 19
How to use the Remote Control (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) .......................... 20
Battery nstallation for the Remote Control ............................................................. 20
Self Record using the Remote Control ..................................................................... 20
Lithium Battery nstallation ................................................................................................21
Adjusting the Hand Strap ................................................................................................. 22
Hand strap .................................................................................................................. 22
Connecting a Power Source .............................................................................................. 23
To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable .......................................................... 23
To select the CAMCORDER mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ................23
Using the Lithium on Battery Pack ................................................................................ 24
Charging the Lithium on Battery Pack .................................................................... 24
Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ................... 25
Battery level display .................................................................................................. 26
nserting and Ejecting a Cassette ..................................................................................... 27
Making your First Recording ........................................................................................... 28
Record Search (REC SEARCH) .............................................................................. 29
Hints for Stable mage Recording .................................................................................... 30
Recording with the LCD monitor ............................................................................. 30
Recording with the Viewfinder ................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the LCD ........................................................................................................... 31
Using the V EWF NDER ................................................................................................ 32
Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................................... 32
Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ....................................................... 33
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ............................................................................. 34
Controlling Sound from the Speaker ............................................................................... 34
BASIC Reco ding .................................................... 28
P epa ation .............................................................. 20
Notes and Safety Inst uctions ................................... 6
Getting to Know You Camco de ............................ 11
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[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ........................................................... 17
OSD ......................................................................18
OSD
[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ......................................................................... 19
OSD ........................................................................... 19
[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] .......................................... 20
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Self Record ................................................................... 20
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[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) ]......................................23
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REC SEARCH ......................................................................... 29
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LCD ........................................................................................... 30
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V EWF NDER ................................................................................ 32
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PLAY ............................................................. 34
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Contents
Use of various Functions .................................................................................................. 35
Setting menu items .................................................................................................... 35
Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or
M.PLAY mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ................................................ 36
Availability of functions in each mode ..................................................................... 37
CLOCK SET ............................................................................................................. 38
WL. REMOTE (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) .............................................. 39
BEEP SOUND .......................................................................................................... 40
SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ..................................... 41
DEMONSTRAT ON ................................................................................................ 42
PROGRAM AE ........................................................................................................ 43
Setting the PROGRAM AE ....................................................................................... 44
WHT. BALANCE (WH TE BALANCE) ................................................................ 45
Zooming n and Out with D G TAL ZOOM ........................................................... 46
Zooming n and Out .................................................................................................. 46
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................. 47
D S (Digital mage Stabilizer) .................................................................................. 48
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ................................................................... 49
Selecting an effect ...................................................................................................... 50
REC MODE .............................................................................................................. 51
AUD O MODE ........................................................................................................ 52
W ND CUT .............................................................................................................. 53
DATE/T ME ............................................................................................................. 54
TV D SPLAY ............................................................................................................ 55
Using Quick Menu ........................................................................................................... 56
Setting the Quick menu ............................................................................................. 57
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ........................................................................ 58
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ......................................................................... 59
EASY Mode (for Beginners) ............................................................................................ 60
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ................................................................................ 61
Auto Focusing ............................................................................................................ 61
Manual Focusing ....................................................................................................... 61
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ..................................................................................... 62
Fade n and Out ................................................................................................................. 63
To Start Recording ..................................................................................................... 63
To Stop Recording (use FADE N / FADE OUT) .................................................... 63
Audio dubbing (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ...................................................... 64
Dubbing sound............................................................................................................ 64
Dubbed Audio Playback ............................................................................................ 65
PHOTO mage Recording ................................................................................................ 66
Searching for a PHOTO picture ................................................................................ 66
N GHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ................................................................................67
POWER N GHT CAPTURE..............................................................................................68
Advanced Reco ding ............................................... 35
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[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)].................................................................. 36
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CLOCK SET ................................................................................ 38
WL.REMOTE [VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ......................... 39
BEEP SOUND ................................................................................. 40
SHUTTER SOUND [VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) ] ......... 41
DEMONSTRAT ON .................................................................... 42
PROGRAM AE .................................................................... 43
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WHT.BALANCE WH TE BALANCE ............................................ 45
D G TAL ZOOM .............................................. 46
Zooming n and Out .................................................................. 46
Digital Zoom ................................................................................ 47
D S Digital mage Stabilizer .......................................... 48
DSE Digital Special Effects ....................................... 49
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REC MODE ............................................................................... 51
AUD O MODE ............................................................................ 52
W ND CUT .................................................................................. 53
DATE/T ME / ............................................................................. 54
TV D SPLAY .............................................................................. 55
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SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ................................ 58
SLOW SHUTTER .............................................................................. 59
EASY ....................................................................... 60
MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus / .................................. 61
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BLC Back Light Compensation ........................................................ 62
Fade n and Out ................................................................................... 63
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FADE N / FADE OUT ......................................................... 63
[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ...................................................... 64
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N GHT CAPTURE 0 .........................................................67
POWER N GHT CAPTURE ...........................................................68
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Various Recording Techniques ......................................................................................... 69
Tape Playback ................................................................................................................... 70
Playback on the LCD ................................................................................................ 70
Playback on a TV monitor ........................................................................................ 70
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks ......................................... 70
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ............................. 71
Playback ..................................................................................................................... 71
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ..................................................................... 72
Playback pause ........................................................................................................... 72
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ............................................................................ 72
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ................ 72
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ......................................................................... 73
X2 playback (Forward/Reverse ) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only).................... 73
Reverse playback (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ........................................... 73
ZERO MEMORY (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ................................................. 74
PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) .................................................................... 75
PB ZOOM ........................................................................................................................ 76
Transferring EEE1394 (i.L NK)-DV standard data connections ................................... 78
Connecting to a DV device ....................................................................................... 78
Connecting to a PC .................................................................................................... 78
System requirements .................................................................................................. 79
Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) ...... 79
Transferring a Digital mage through a USB Connection ............................................... 80
System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 80
nstalling DVC Media 5.1 Program................................................................................... 81
Using the “PC camera” function................................................................................ 81
Using the “removable Disk” function........................................................................ 82
Using the “USB streaming” function......................................................................... 82
Connecting to a PC ........................................................................................................... 82
MEMORY ST CK (VP-D250(i)/D270(i) only)................................................................ 83
Memory Stick Functions ............................................................................................ 83
nserting and ejecting the Memory Stick .................................................................. 84
Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ................................................. 85
Contents
Playback .................................................................. 70
Reco ding in PLAYER mode (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) ....... 77
IEEE 1394 Data T ansfe ........................................... 78
USB inte face (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ................ 80
Digital Still Came a mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ... 83
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A/V ............................................ 70
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PLAYER ...................................................................... 72
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/ ...................................................................................... 72
/ [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)].................................. 72
[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)]............................... 73
X2 / [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ............................ 73
/ [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ................................ 73
ZERO MEMORY [VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)].................. 74
PB DSE ................................................................................... 75
PB ZOOM ........................................................................................... 76
EEE1394 i.L NK -DV .......................................................... 78
DV ..................................................................................................... 78
PC .......................................................................................................... 78
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DV VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i ...................... 79
[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ................................................ 80
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DVC Media 5.1 ............................................................................................ 81
PC ...................................................................................... 81
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USB STREAM NG ............................................................................... 82
PC ..................................................................................................................... 82
[ VP-D250(i)/D270(i)] .......................................................................... 83
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[VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i] ........... 77
IEEE 1394 .................................................. 78
USB [VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] .................... 80
[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) ] ................. 83

mage Format ............................................................................................................. 85
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ................................................................................. 85
MEMORY F LE NUMBER ............................................................................................. 86
Selecting the image quality ............................................................................................... 87
Select the image quality ........................................................................................... 87
Number of images on the Memory Stick ................................................................. 87
Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode ......................................... 88
Recording images to a Memory Stick ........................................................................88
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image .............................................. 89
Viewing Still images ......................................................................................................... 90
To view a Single image .............................................................................................. 90
To view a slide show .................................................................................................. 90
To view the Multi Display.......................................................................................... 91
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick .................................................... 92
Marking images for printing ............................................................................................. 93
Protection from accidental erasure .................................................................................... 94
Deleting Still images ......................................................................................................... 95
Formatting the Memory Stick ........................................................................................... 96
Attention ..................................................................................................................... 96
MPEG RECORD NG ....................................................................................................... 97
Selecting the moving picture sizes ................................................................................... 98
MPEG Playback ................................................................................................................ 99
After finishing a recording .............................................................................................. 100
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...................................................................... 101
Cleaning the Video Heads ....................................................................................... 101
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...................................................................................... 102
Power sources .......................................................................................................... 102
Colour system .......................................................................................................... 102
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 103
Self Diagnosis Display ............................................................................................ 103
Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................ 103
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ....................................................................... 104
Contents
Maintenance ........................................................... 100
T oubleshooting ...................................................... 103
Specifications ......................................................... 106
INDEX..................................................................... 107
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M.REC ..................................... 88
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MPEG ................................................................................................................... 97
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MPEG.................................................................................................................... 99
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M.REC/M.PLAY /
[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] ................................................................ 104
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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
66
Notes ega ding the otation of the LCD sc een
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects
the LCD screen to the Camcorder.
1. LCD screen closed.
2. Standard recording using the LCD
screen.
■A LCD Monitor is opened
applying a finger to LCD open
knob.
3. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the top.
4. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the front.
5. Recording with the LCD screen
closed.
LCD
1.
2.
■LCD
3.
4.
5.
1
2
3
4
5
LCD
open knob

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 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. f 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.
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. f the camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.
Notes and Safety Inst uctions
Notes ega ding CAMCORDER
Notices ega ding COPYRIGHT (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only)
Notes ega ding moistu e condensation
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DVD
1.
:
-
-
2. DEW
1. 60°C 140°F
2.
VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i

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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
88
Notes ega ding the batte y 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.
- f your camcorder is in CAM 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 fitted firmly into 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.
- t is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making
a long recordings, because the LCD 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.
- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads
regularly. f a square block-shape distorts playback,
or only a blue screen is displayed, the video heads may be dirty.
f this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.
- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. t may damage the video heads.
Notes ega ding the Video Head Cleaning
-
-
- CAM
STBY 5
-
-
-
*
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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
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.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when
placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to
sunlight.
1. The LCD display has been manufactured
using high precision technology.
However, there may be tiny dots (red,
blue or green in colour) that appear on
the LCD display.
These dots are normal and do not affect
the recorded picture in any way.
2. When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors,
it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.
f this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.
- 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.
Note ega ding the LENS
Notes ega ding elect onic viewfinde
Notes ega ding ‘Reco d’ o ‘Playback’ using the LCD
Notes ega ding the hand st ap
-
CCD Charge Coupled Device
1.
1.
2.
3.
-
-
Reco d Playback
SLOW
SHUTTER PHOTO
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W

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Notes and Safety Inst uctions
1010
P ecautions ega ding the Lithium batte y
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/T ME to ON.
n this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).
4. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Wa ning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of each of child en.
Should a batte y be swallowed, consult a docto
immediately.
1.
2. 6
3. /
---
CR 2025
4.

Getting to Know You Camco de
Featu es
• Digital data t ansfe function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the EEE 1394 (i.L NK™ : i.L NK is a serial data transfer
protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed
data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC,
making it possible to produce or edit various images.
• USB inte face fo digital image data t ansfe
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on
card.
• PHOTO
The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound,
while in Camera mode.
• 800x Digital zoom
Allows you to magnify an image up to 800 times its original size.
• Colou TFT LCD
A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as
the ability to review your recordings immediately.
• Digital Image Stabilize (DIS)
The D S compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images
particularly at high magnification.
• Va ious 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.
• P og am AE
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit
the type of scene/action to be filmed.
• NIGHT CAPTURE
The N GHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in a dark
place.
• Digital Still Came a function (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
■
Using Memory Stick, you can easily record and playback standard still
images.
■
You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick to your PC
using the USB interface.
• MPEG REC (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
MPEG REC function is able to store CAMERA pictures in MEMORY
ST CK.
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•IEEE1394
EEE 1394 i.L NK™ i.L NK
DV
•USB VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)
USB PC
• PHOTO
PHOTO Camera
• 800x
800
• Colou TFT LCD TFT
TFT
• DIS Digital Image Stabilize
D S
•
DSE Digital Special Effects
• BLC Back Light Compensation
BLC
• P og am AE
Program AE
/
• NIGHT CAPTURE
N GHT CAPTURE
• ( VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
■
,
■
USB
•MPEG REC(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
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Getting to Know You Camco de
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Accesso ies Supplied with camco de
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your
digital video camera.
Basic Accesso ies
1. Lithium on Battery pack
2. AC Power Adapter
3. AC Cord
4. AUD O/V DEO Cable
5. S-V DEO cable (VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i) only)
6. nstruction Book
7. Lithium battery for
Remote Control or Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025)
8. Remote Control (VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i) only)
9. USB cable (VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i) only)
10. Software CD (VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i) only)
11. Memory Stick
(VP-D250(i)/D270(i) only)
12. Lens Cover
Optional Accesso y
13. Scart adapter
1.
2.
3.
4. A/V /
5. S- (VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i))
6.
7.
CR2025
8. ( VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i))
9. USB (VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i))
10. ( VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i))
11.
(VP-D250(i)/D270(i))
12.
13. Scart
1.
4. A/V /
8.
11. 12.
3.
7.
CR2025
5. S-
10.
2.
9. USB
13. Scart
6.

Getting to Know You Camco de
F ont & Left View
1. Lens
2. Inf a ed Light (see page 67)
3. Remote Senso
4. S-VIDEO Jack
5. View Finde (see page 32)
6. Inte nal MIC
7. TFT LCD Monito
(see page 31)
8. DC Jack (see page 23)
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1.
2. (67 )
3.
4. S-
5. 32
6.
7. TFT LCD
(31 )
8. DC( )(23 )
1.
2.
3.
4. S-
5.
6.
7. TFT LCD
8. DC( )

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Getting to Know You Camco de
1414
Left Side View
2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) /
MULTI (M.PLAY)
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)
only)
3. PB ZOOM
4. DISPLAY
5. Mode Switch
(TAPE/MEMORY STICK)
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)
only)
1. Function buttons
M.PLAY
PLAYER CAMERA (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/
D270(i) only)
: (PLAY/ST LL) FADE (see page 63) SL DE SHOW (see page 90)
: (STOP) BLC (see page 62) -
: (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD (see page 90)
: (REW) REC SEARCH – REV (see page 90)
2. EASY.Q( ) (CAM)/
(M.PLAY) ( VP-
D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
3. PB ZOOM
4.
5. /
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/
D270(i))
1.
(VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i))
: (PLAY/ST LL) FADE( ) SL DE SHOW( )
(/ ) 63 (90 )
: (STOP) ( ) BLC( ) ( 62 ) -
: (FF) REC SEARCH + (90 )
((+)
: (REW) REC SEARCH - (90 )
()( -)
2. EASY.Q( )60 /
91
FADE
BLC
TAPE
EJECT
VOL/MF
CHARGE
MENU
S.SHOW
FWD
SEARCH
REV
1.
EASY
MULTI
PB
ZOOM
DISPLAY
MEMORY
STICK
TAPE
5. /
3. PB ZOOM
76
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Right & Top View
1. Accesso y Shoe
2. Speake
3. FOCUS Adjustment knob
(see page 32)
4. Slow Shutte Button
(see page 58)
5. PHOTO Button
(see page 66)
6. Night Captu e Switch
(see page 67)
7. Zoom leve (see page 46)
8. Exte nal MIC
9. AV Jack
10. DV Jack (see page 78)
DV out (VP-D200/D230/
D250/D270)
DV in/out (VP-D200i/D230i/
D250i/D270i)
11. USB Jack (see page 80)
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)
only)
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1.
2.
3. (32 )
4. (58 )
5. PHOTO
66
6. (67 )
7. (46 )
8.
9. AV
10. DV (78 )
DV (VP-D200/D230/
D250/D270)
DV /(VP-D200i/
D230i/D250i/D270i)
11. USB (80 )
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/
D270(i))
6.
7.
8.
9. AV
10. DV
11. USB
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. PHOTO

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Rea & Bottom View
1. MENU Button
2. MENU Selecto (VOL/MF)
3. Cha ging indicato
4. TAPE EJECT
5. START/STOP button
6. Powe Switch (see page 28)
7. Memo y Stick Slot
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)
only)
8. Hook fo hand st ap
9. T ipod eceptacle
10. Batte y Release
1. MENU
2. MENU
(VOL/MF) ( )
3.
4. TAPE EJECT
5. START/STOP /
6. (28 )
7. (VP-D230(i)/
D250(i)/D270(i))
8.
9.
10.
FADE
BLC
TAPE
EJECT
VOL/MF
CHARGE
MENU
S.SHOW
FWD
SEARCH
REV
9.
10.
1. MENU
2. MENU
(VOL/MF) ( )
3.
4. TAPE EJECT
5. START/STOP
/
6.
7.
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1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)
4. ZERO MEMORY
(see page 74)
5. PHOTO Sea ch
6. A.DUB (see page 64)
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. Di ection ( , )
(see page 72)
11. F. ADV (see page 73)
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW)
15. DATE/TIME
16. X2 (see page 73)
17. Zoom
18. Display
Remote cont ol (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP( / )
3. SELF TIMER( )
4. ZERO MEMORY( )
5. PHOTO SEARCH( )
6. A.DUB( )
7. (FF)( )
8. (REW)( )
9. (PLAY)( )
10.
18. DISPLAY( )
17.
16. X2
15. DATE/TIME( / )
14. (SLOW)( )
13. (STILL)( )
11. F. ADV( )
12. (STOP)( )
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(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP /
3. SELF TIMER
20
4. ZERO MEMORY
74
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB
64
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. ( , )
(72 )
11. F.ADV 73
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW)
15. DATA/TIME /
16. X2 73
17.
18.

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OSD (On Sc een Display in CAM and PLAYER modes)
1. Batte y level (see page 26)
2. Easy mode (see pages 60)
3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode
(see page 49)
4. P og am AE (see page 43)
5. White Balance mode (see page 45)
6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 62)
7. Manual focus (see page 61)
8. Shutte speed and EXPOSURE (see page 58)
9. Zoom position (see page 46)
10. NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 67)
11. DATE/TIME (see page 54)
12. USB (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
13. WL. REMOTE (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
14. WIND CUT (see page 53)
15. Audio eco ding mode (see page 52)
16. Ze o memo y indicato (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/
D270(i) only) (see page 74)
17. Remaining Tape (measu ed in minutes)
18. Tape Counte
19. Ope ating mode
20. Reco d speed mode
21. PHOTO mode
22. Self eco ding and waiting time (see page 20)
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
23. DIS (see page 48)
24. Volume cont ol (see page 34)
25. Audio playback channel
26. DV IN(DV data t ansfe mode) (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only)
(see page 79)
27. DEW (see page 7)
28. Message Line
29. PB DSE (see page 75)
30. PB ZOOM/ENTER (see page 76)
31. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 68)
OSD
1. 26 )
2. Easy 60
3. DSE Digital Special Effects
49
4. P og am AE 43
5. White Balance 45
6. BLC Back Light Compensation
62
7. 61
8. EXPOSURE 58
9. 46
10. NIGHT CAPTURE 67
11. DATE/TIME /54
12. USB ( VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
13. WL.REMOTE
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
14. WIND CUT 53
15. 52
16. (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/
D270(i)) 74
17. Remaining Tape
18. Tape Counte
19.
20.
21. PHOTO
22. 20
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
23. DIS 48
24. 34
25.
26. DV IN DV (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i)
79
27. DEW 7
28. Message Line
29. PB DSE 75
30. PB /76
31. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE 68
OSD in CAM mode
TAPE !
NIGHT CAPTUREMF
MIRROR
SHUTTER P
ZOOM
EXPOSURE
EASY M - 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
5 5 min
1 6 bit
1 5 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 3
REC

EXPOSURE
SHUTTER
BLC
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
31
9
8
23 22 21 20 19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
28
OSD in PLAYER mode
. . . C
SOUND [ 2 ]
MIRROR
ENTER :
PB ZOOM
1.2x
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 3
25
30
29
30
28
27
21 20 19
26
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A. Folde numbe -file numbe (see page 85)
B. Image counte
- Current still image/Total number of recordable still
images.
C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicato
D. Image eco ding and loading indicato
E. Quality
F. ERASE PROTECTION indicato
(see page 94)
G. P int Ma k (see page 93)
H. SLIDE SHOW
I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE
Tu ning the OSD on/off (On Sc een Display)
●Tu ning OSD on/off
Press the D SPLAY 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 CAM mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q modes
are always displayed on the OSD,
even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input
is displayed for 3 seconds then turned off.
In PLAYER mode: When you press any Function
button, the function is displayed
on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.
●Tu ning the DATE/TIME on/off
- The DATE/T ME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON
or OFF.
- To turn the DATE/T ME on or off, access the menu and change the
DATE/T ME mode. (see page 54)
- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/T ME ON or OFF.
(see page 56) (only in CAM/M.REC mode)
OSD (On Sc een Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
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OSD (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
A. 85
B.
- /
C.
D.
E.
F. 94
G. 93
H.
MPEG4
/OSD On Sc een Display
●/
D SPLAY( )
-
-
CAM
STBY REC EASY.Q
3
PLAYER Function
3
●/DATE/TIME /
- DATE/T ME /
- DATE/T ME /
DATE/T ME /54
- Quick Menu /DATE/T ME
/56
CAM / M.REC
OSD in M.REC mode
2 2 / 2 4 0
3 5 2 2 min
S
1 2 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 3
OSD in M.PLAY mode
MEMORY STICK !
SLIDE
1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1
2 2 / 2 4 0
0 0 1
1 0 : 0 0
10 . J A N . 2 0 0 3
E
B
D C
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Batte y Installation fo the Remote Cont ol
✤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 Reco d using the Remote Cont ol
When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording
begins automatically in 10 seconds.
1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.
2. Press the SELF T MER button until the appropriate indicator
is displayed in the LCD.
3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.
- Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
- n the last one second of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster,
then recording starts automatically.
- f you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording,
press the SELF T MER button.
4. Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
P epa ation
2020
How to use the Remote Cont ol (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i))
✤
-
-
✤
✤
Self Reco d
Self Timer
10
1. CAM
2. SELF T MER
3. START/STOP /
- 10
-
-
4. / .