Samsung VP-D30 Owner's manual

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(i)/D33(i)/
D34(i)/D39(i)
ELECTRONICS
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTODISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
ENGLISH
AD68-00654K
AF
CCD
LCD
VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/
D34(i)/D39(i)
89/336CEE 73/23 CEE 93/68
CEE

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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 ........................................................................................................... 17
OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes).........................................18
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes)
(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ................................................................................ 19
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ................................................... 19
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
Hand strap ............................................................................................................ 22
Shoulder strap........................................................................................................22
Connecting a Power Source ...................................................................................... 23
To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable ................................................... 23
To select the CAMCORDER mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)...............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
Making your First Recording .................................................................................... 28
Record Search (REC SEARCH) ....................................................................... 29
Hints for Stable Image Recording ............................................................................. 30
Recording with the LCD monitor ...................................................................... 30
Recording with the Viewfinder ......................................................................... 30
Adjusting the LCD .................................................................................................... 31
Using the VIEWFINDER ......................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................................ 32
BASIC Recording .................................................... 28
Preparation .............................................................. 20
Notes and Safety Instructions ................................... 6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................ 11 .................................................. 6
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OSD .........................................................18
OSD
[VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)]............................................................................. 19
OSD ....................................................................... 19
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Self Record ............................................................... 20
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[VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) ].......................................23
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REC SEARCH ...................................................................... 29
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LCD ........................................................................................ 30
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VIEWFINDER ............................................................................ 32
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Contents
Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ................................................ 33
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ....................................................................... 34
Controlling Sound from the Speaker ....................................................................... 34
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-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)............................. 35
Availability of functions in each mode .............................................................. 36
CLOCK SET ...................................................................................................... 37
WL. REMOTE ................................................................................................... 38
BEEP SOUND ................................................................................................... 39
SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) .................................... 40
DEMONSTRATION ......................................................................................... 41
PROGRAM AE .................................................................................................. 42
Setting the PROGRAM AE ................................................................................ 43
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ......................................................... 44
Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................... 45
Zooming In and Out ............................................................................................ 45
Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................... 46
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ............................................................................ 47
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ............................................................. 48
Selecting an effect ............................................................................................... 49
REC MODE ....................................................................................................... 50
AUDIO MODE .................................................................................................. 51
WIND CUT ........................................................................................................ 52
DATE/TIME ....................................................................................................... 53
TV DISPLAY ..................................................................................................... 54
Using Quick Menu .................................................................................................... 55
Setting the Quick menu ...................................................................................... 56
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ................................................................. 57
SLOW SHUTTER(Low Shutter Speed) ................................................................. 58
EASY Mode (for Beginners) ..................................................................................... 59
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ........................................................................ 60
Auto Focusing ..................................................................................................... 60
Manual Focusing ................................................................................................. 60
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ............................................................................. 61
Fade In and Out .......................................................................................................... 62
To Start Recording .............................................................................................. 62
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) ............................................. 62
Audio dubbing .......................................................................................................... 63
Dubbing sound. .................................................................................................... 63
Dubbed Audio Playback ..................................................................................... 64
Advanced Recording ............................................... 35
ENGLISH
33
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PLAY ........................................................ 34
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[VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)]..................................................................... 35
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CLOCK SET ............................................................................. 37
REMOCON ....................................................................................... 38
BEEP SOUND .............................................................................. 39
SHUTTER SOUND [VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) ] .......... 40
DEMONSTRATION ................................................................ 41
PROGRAM AE ................................................................ 42
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WHT.BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ........................................ 44
DIGITAL ZOOM ......................................... 45
Zooming In and Out .............................................................. 45
Digital Zoom ............................................................................. 46
DIS Digital Image Stabilizer ..................................... 47
DSE Digital Special Effects .................................. 48
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REC MODE ............................................................................ 50
AUDIO MODE ......................................................................... 51
WIND CUT ............................................................................... 52
DATE/TIME /.......................................................................... 53
TV DISPLAY ........................................................................... 54
................................................................................. 55
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SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ........................... 57
SLOW SHUTTER ........................................................................... 58
EASY ................................................................... 59
MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus /............................. 60
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BLC Back Light Compensation .................................................... 61
Fade In and Out ............................................................................... 62
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FADE IN / FADE OUT ..................................................... 62
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. ..................................................................................................................... 63
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PHOTO Image Recording ......................................................................................... 65
Searching for a PHOTO picture ......................................................................... 65
NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording).........................................................................66
POWER NIGHT CAPTURE......................................................................................67
Various Recording Techniques .................................................................................. 68
Tape Playback ............................................................................................................ 69
Playback on the LCD .......................................................................................... 69
Playback on a TV monitor .................................................................................. 69
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks .................................. 69
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ............................... 70
Playback ............................................................................................................... 70
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ............................................................. 71
Playback pause .................................................................................................... 71
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) ...................................................................... 71
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) ..................................................................... 71
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ................................................. 72
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ....................................................................... 72
ZERO MEMORY ..................................................................................................... 73
PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ............................................................ 74
PB ZOOM ................................................................................................................. 75
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ........................... 77
Connecting to a DV device ................................................................................. 77
Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................. 77
System requirements ........................................................................................... 78
Recording with a DV connection cable
(VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only)............................................................... 78
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ....................................... 79
System Requirements ................................................................................................ 79
Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program........................................................................... 80
Connecting to a PC .................................................................................................... 81
MEMORY STICK...................................................................................................... 82
Memory Stick Functions...................................................................................... 82
Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ........................................................... 83
Contents
Playback .................................................................. 69
Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only)
...... 76
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer ........................................... 77
USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ............ 79
Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
....... 82
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NIGHT CAPTURE 0 .....................................................66
POWER NIGHT CAPTURE .......................................................67
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A/V ....................................... 69
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PLAYER .............................................................. 71
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/................................................................................... 71
/.............................................................................................. 71
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X2 /...................................................................................... 72
ZERO MEMORY ............................................................................... 73
PB DSE ................................................................................ 74
PB ZOOM ........................................................................................ 75
IEEE1394 i.LINK -DV ...................................................... 77
DV ................................................................................................... 77
PC ........................................................................................................ 77
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DVVP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i .......................................................... 78
[VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] .................................................. 79
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DVC Media 5.0 ......................................................................................... 80
PC ................................................................................................................... 81
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[VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i] ................ 76
IEEE 1394 .................................................. 77
USB [VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] ................ 79
[ VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) ] ................... 82

Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick .......................................... 84
Image Format ...................................................................................................... 84
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ......................................................................... 84
Selecting the image quality ....................................................................................... 85
Select the image quality ..................................................................................... 85
Number of images on the Memory Stick ........................................................... 85
Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode .................................. 86
Recording images to a Memory Stick .................................................................86
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ........................................ 87
Viewing Still images .................................................................................................. 88
To view a Single image........................................................................................ 88
To view a slide show............................................................................................ 88
To view the Multi Display................................................................................... 89
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ............................................ 90
Marking images for printing ...................................................................................... 91
Protection from accidental erasure............................................................................. 92
Deleting Still images .................................................................................................. 93
Formatting the Memory Stick ................................................................................... 94
Attention .............................................................................................................. 94
MPEG RECORDING ................................................................................................ 95
Selecting the moving picture sizes ............................................................................ 97
MPEG Playback ......................................................................................................... 98
After finishing a recording ........................................................................................ 99
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder............................................................... 100
Cleaning the Video Heads ................................................................................ 100
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ............................................................................... 101
Power sources .................................................................................................... 101
Colour system .................................................................................................... 101
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 102
Self Diagnosis Display ...................................................................................... 102
Moisture Condensation ..................................................................................... 102
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode
(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) ....................................................................... 103
Contents
Maintenance............................................................. 99
Troubleshooting...................................................... 102
Specifications 105
INDEX 106
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M.REC ................................ 86
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MPEG ................................................................................................................. 95
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MPEG.................................................................................................................. 98
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M.REC/M.PLAY /
[VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] .................................................................. 103
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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. 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.
1
2
3
4
5
LCD
LCD
1.
2. ■LCD
3.
4.
5.

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. 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.
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.
Notes and Safety Instructions
Notes regarding CAMCORDER
Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only)
Notes regarding moisture condensation
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DVD
1.
:
-
-
2. DEW
1. 60°C 140°F
2.
VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i

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Notes and Safety Instructions
88
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 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.
- It 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. 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.
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
-
-
- CAM
STBY 5
-
-
-
*
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-

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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.
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 from the viewfinder.
3. Over pulling of the viewfinder may damage it.
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.
If 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 regarding the LENS
Notes regarding electronic viewfinder
Notes regarding ‘Record’or ‘Playback’using the LCD
Notes regarding the hand strap
-CCD Charge Coupled Device
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
-
-
Record Playback

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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 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.
In this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).
Warning
■
Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of children.
Should a battery be swallowed,
consult a doctor immediately.
■
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
1.
2. 6
3. /
--- CR 2025
■
■

Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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 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-
D30/D31/D33/D34/D39 is not able to receive digital data from another DV
Device)
•USB interface for digital image data transfer
(VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
You can transfer still 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.
•Colour 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 Stabilizer (DIS)
The DIS 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.
•NIGHT CAPTURE
The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in a dark
place.
•Digital Still Camera function (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(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-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
MPEG REC function is able to store CAMERA pictures in MEMORY STICK.
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•IEEE1394
IEEE 1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK
DV (VP-
D30/D31/D33/D34/D39 )
•USB VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)
USB
•PHOTO
PHOTO Camera
•800x 800
•Colour TFT LCD TFT
TFT
•DIS Digital Image Stabilizer
DIS
•DSE Digital Special Effects
•BLC Back Light Compensation
BLC
•Program AE
Program AE
/
•NIGHT CAPTURE
NIGHT CAPTURE
•(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i))
■
,
■
USB
•MPEG REC(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i))
MPEG REC CAMERA

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Accessories Supplied with camcorder
1.
4. AV
//S-
7.
10. CD
3.
6. CR2025, 2
5.
9. USB
2.
8.
11.
12. Scart
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 batteries for
Remote Control and Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA)
7. Remote Control
8. Shoulder strap
9. USB cable (VP-D31(i)/
D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
10. Software CD (VP-D31(i)/
D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
11. Memory Stick
(VP-D34(i)/D39(i) only)
Optional Accessory
12. Scart adapter
1.
2.
3.
4. AV //S-
5.
6. CR2025, 2
7.
8.
9. USB (VP-D31(i)/
D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i))
10. CD( VP-D31(i)/
D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i))
11. (VP-D34(i)/D39(i))
12. Scart

Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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 31)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. AV
6.
7.
8. TFT LCD
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1.
2.
3. (66 )
4.
5. AV
(69 )
6.
7. 32
8. TFT LCD
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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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)
: (PLAY/STILL) FADE (see page 62) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88)
: (STOP) BLC (see page 61) -
: (REW) REC SEARCH – REV (see page 88)
: (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD (see page 88)
3. PB ZOOM 75
2. EASY.Q( )59
/MULTI DISP. 89
1.
4. DISPLAY 19
5.
6. 23
(TAPE/MEMORY STICK) /
(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) )
2. EASY.Q( )(CAM)/
(M.PLAY)
3. PB ZOOM
4.
5.
6. /
1.
(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i))
: (PLAY/STILL)( / ) FADE( )62 SLIDE SHOW( )( 88 )
: (STOP)( ) BLC( )( 61 ) -
: (REW)( )
REC SEARCH -( -) (88 )
: (FF)
REC SEARCH +( +) (88 )

Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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/VOLUME/MF)
(see page 35)
7. Lithium Battery Cover (see
page 21)
8. Slow Shutter Button
(see page 58)
9. Night Capture Switch
(see page 66)
10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT
11. Hook for hand strap
12. USB Jack (see page 79)
(VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/
D39(i) only)
13. DV Jack (see page 77)
DV out (VP-D30/D31/
D33/D34/D39)
DV in/out (VP-D30i/D31i/
D33i/D34i/D39i)
14. EARPHONE Jack
5. MENU
3.
4.
2. PHOTO
1. 8.
9.
10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT
/
11.
12. USB
13. DV
14.
6. MENU
(MENU/VOLUME/MF)
(/ )
7.
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1. (45 )
2. PHOTO 65
3.
4. (32 )
5. MENU
(35 )
6. MENU
(MENU/VOLUME/MF)
( / )
(35 )
7. (21 )
8. (58 )
9. (66 )
10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT
/
11.
12. USB (79 )
(VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/
D39(i))
13. DV (77 )
DV (VP-D30/D31/
D33/D34/D39)
DV /(VP-D30i/D31i/
D33i/D34i/D39i)
14.

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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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. Memory Stick Slot
(VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
10. Tripod receptacle
11. Battery Release
3. CAM
1. MENU( )
10.
11.
2.
4. PLAYER(
5. START/STOP /
6.
7.
8. DC( )
9.
1. MENU
2.
3. CAM
4. PLAYER
5. START/STOP /
6. (28 )
7.
8. DC( ) ( 23 )
9. (VP-
D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i))
10.
11.

Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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 (see page 72)
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW)
15. DATE/TIME
16. X2 (see page 72)
17. Zoom
18. Display
Remote control
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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1717
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP /
3. SELF TIMER
20
4. ZERO MEMORY
73
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB 63
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. ( , )
(71 )
11. F.ADV 72
12. (STOP)
13. (STILL)
14. (SLOW)
15. DATA/TIME /
16. X2 72
17.
18.

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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 mode (see page 44)
6. BLC (Back Light Compensation)
(see page 61)
7. Manual focus (see page 60)
8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 57)
9. Zoom position (see page 45)
10. NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 66)
11. DATE/TIME (see page 53)
12. USB (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
13. WL. REMOTE
14. WIND CUT (see page 52)
15. Audio recording mode (see page 51)
16. Zero memory indicator (see page 73)
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. DIS (see page 47)
24. Volume control (see page 34)
25. Audio playback channel
26. DV IN(DV data transfer mode) (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only)
(see page 78)
27. DEW (see page 7)
28. Message Line
29. PB DSE (see page 74)
30. PB ZOOM/ENTER (see page 75)
31. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 67)
OSD in CAM mode
TAPE !
NIGHT CAPTUREMF
MIRROR
SHUTTER P
ZOOM
SHUTTER
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
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
24 11
OSD 1. 26 )
2. Easy 59
3. DSE Digital Special Effects
48
4. Program AE 42
5. White Balance 44
6. BLC Back Light Compensation
61
7. 60
8. EXPOSURE 57
9. 45
10. NIGHT CAPTURE 66
11. DATE/TIME /53
12. USB( VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) )
13. REMOCON
14. WIND CUT 52
15. 51
16. 73
17. Remaining Tape
18. Tape Counter
19.
20.
21. PHOTO
22. 20
23. DIS 47
24. 34
25.
26. DV IN DV (VP-
D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i) 78
27. DEW 7
28. Message Line
29. PB DSE 74
30. PB /75
31. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE
67

Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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. Quality
F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator
(see page 92)
G. Print Mark (see page 91)
H. SLIDE SHOW
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)
●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 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.
●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 53)
- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF.
(see page 55)
(only in CAM/M.REC mode)
OSD in M.REC mode
2 2 / 2 4 0
3 5 2 2 min
SF
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
F
H
A
G
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only)
ENGLISH
1919
OSD (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i))
A. 84
B. - /
C.
D.
E.
F. 92
G. 91
H.
/OSD On Screen Display
●/DISPLYA
-
- CAM
STBY REC EASY.Q
3
PLAYER
Function 3
●/DATE/TIME /
- DATE/TIME /
- DATE/TIME /
DATE/TIME /53
- Quick Menu /DATE/TIME
/55
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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 - 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 CAM mode.
2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator
is displayed in the viewfinder.
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.
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
Preparation
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How to use the Remote Control
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