Samsung VP-D461 Owner's manual

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Digita 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 Coup ed Device
LCD Liquid Crysta Disp ay
VP-D461(B)(i)/D463(B)(i)/D467(i)
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 EE, 73/23 EE, 93/68 EE.
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.
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Contents
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Notes and Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................................................................................................................. 11
System Menu Setting .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Display Menu Setting................................................................................................................................................... 32
Preparation .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Accessories Supplied with amcorder ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Front & Left View........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Left Side View............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Right & Top View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Rear & Bottom View................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Remote ontrol (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Hand Strap ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Hand Strap............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
When You carry Your amcorder.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Attaching the Lens over ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Lithium Battery Installation (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Battery Installation for the Remote ontrol ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
onnecting a Power Source ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
To use the A Power Adapter and D able....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
To select the amcorder Mode (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..............................................................................................................................................20
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
harging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Table of continuous Recording Time based on Model and Battery Type.............................................................................................................................22
Battery Level Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
OSD (On Screen Display in amera/Player Modes) ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
OSD (On Screen Display in M. am/M.Player Modes) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..............................................................................................................25
Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting the OSD Language ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Setting the lock ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Setting the Wireless Remote ontrol Acceptance (Remote) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) .....................................................................................................28
Setting the Beep Sound ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Setting the Shutter Sound (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)...........................................................................................................................................................30
Viewing the Demonstration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Adjusting the L D Screen.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Displaying the Date/Time ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Setting the TV Display................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
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Basic Recording ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
Advanced Recording.................................................................................................................................................... 50
Using the Viewfinder .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Inserting and Ejecting a assette .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Hints for Stable Image Recording .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Recording with the L D Screen............................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Recording with the Viewfinder............................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Various Recording Techniques................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Making your First Recording ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Record Search (RE SEAR H) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Setting the Zero Memory (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ............................................................................................................................................................42
Self Record using the Remote ontrol (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only).......................................................................................................................................43
Zooming In and Out ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Using the Tele Macro.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Using Quick Menu: Tele Macro ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Using the Fade In and Out......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
To Start Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out).......................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Using Back Light ompensation Mode (BL )........................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Using the olor Nite/LED Light (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)...................................................................................................................................................49
Use of various Functions............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Setting Menu Items................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Function availability in each Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Selecting the Record Mode........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Selecting Audio Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
utting Off Wind Noise (Wind ut) ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure...................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording ................................................................................................................................................................56
Auto Focus/Manual Focus ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Auto Focusing........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Manual Focusing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Setting the White Balance.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Using Quick Menu: White Balance ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ................................................................................................................................................................61
Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)..........................................................................................................................................................62
Setting the Program AE......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Using Quick Menu: Program AE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
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Playback ....................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) Only) ....................................................................................... 86
IEEE1394 Data Transfer ............................................................................................................................................... 78
USB Interface (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) Only) ........................................................................................................... 80
Applying Digital Effects............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Selecting the Digital Effects................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Selecting the Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Photo Image Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Searching for a Photo Image ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Playing back a Tape you have recorded on the L D Screen ...................................................................................................................................................68
Adjusting the L D Bright/ olour during Playback ................................................................................................................................................................ 68
ontrolling Sound from the Speaker.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Tape Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Playback on the L D Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Playback on a TV Monitor ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
onnecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks ......................................................................................................................................................70
onnecting 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-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only).........................................................................................................................................72
Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ....................................................................................................................73
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ............................................................................................................................................73
Reverse Playback (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only) ..................................................................................................................................................................73
Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
AV In/Out (VP-D461(B)i/D463(B)i/D467i only) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Audio Dubbing (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only).............................................................................................................................................................................76
Dubbing Sound ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Dubbed Audio Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Memory Stick (Optional Accessory) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Memory Stick Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Inserting and Ejecting the Memory ard .............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory ard ............................................................................................................................................................88
Image Format ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
Selecting the amcorder Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Selecting the Built-in Memory (VP-D467(i) only) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Using Quick Menu: Memory Type......................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
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Index........................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) ....................................................................................................................119
PictBridgeTM (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) Only) ............................................................................................................. 109
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................... 111
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 114
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 117
Selecting the Image Quality ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Select the Image Quality ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Number of Images on the Memory ard .............................................................................................................................................................................. 90
Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Memory File Number.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
Taking Photos ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 93
Viewing Still Images ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
To view a Single Image ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
To view a Slide Show ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 94
To view the Multi Display ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Protection from Accidental Erasure............................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
Using Quick Menu: Protect.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Deleting Still Images and Moving Images .................................................................................................................................................................................98
Using Quick Menu: Delete..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Formatting the Memory ard ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 100
MPEG Recording ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
Saving Moving Picture Files onto a Memory ard ............................................................................................................................................................. 101
MPEG Playback ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select....................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Recording an Image from a assette as a Still Image. ..........................................................................................................................................................104
opying Still Images from a assette to Memory ard..........................................................................................................................................................105
opy to ( opies Files from the Memory ard to the Built-in Memory) (VP-D467(i) only) .....................................................................................................106
Marking Images for Printing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Using Quick Menu: Print Mark ............................................................................................................................................................................................108
After Finishing a Recording ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 111
leaning and Maintaining the amcorder ............................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Using Your amcorder Abroad................................................................................................................................................................................................. 113
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen
Please rotate the L D screen carefully as illustrated.
Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the L D screen to the amcorder.
1. L D screen closed.
2. Standard recording using the L D screen.
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Open the L D screen with your finger.
3. Recording when looking at the L D screen from the top.
4. Recording when looking at the L D screen from the front.
5. Recording when looking at the L D screen from the left.
6. Recording with the L D screen closed.
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LCD open
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programme materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung
product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the amcorder.
for example:
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When you move the amcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.)
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When you move the amcorder 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 amcorder 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 amcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60° or 140°F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the amcorder get wet.
Keep the amcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture.
If the amcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.
Notes regarding Camcorder
Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D461(B)i/D463(B)i/D467i Only)
Notes regarding Moisture Condensation
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Notes regarding the Battery Pack
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Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.
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Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.
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To preserve battery power, keep your amcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
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If your amcorder is in AMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a
tape inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
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Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may damage it.
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A brand-new Battery pack is not charged.
Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
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Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells. The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully
discharged.
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
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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.
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Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the D( harge oupled Device).
1. Do not position the amcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the amcorder under sunlight
or near a window exposed to sunlight.
2. Do not pick up the amcorder by holding the Viewfinder.
3. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.
1. The L D screen has been manufactured using high precision
technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in
colour) that appear on the L D screen.
These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any
way.
2. When you use the L D screen 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 L D screen.
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To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted.
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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 Screen
Notes regarding the Hand Strap
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Notes and Safety Instructions
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Precautions regarding the Lithium battery
1. The camcorder’s built-in lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings, even if the battery pack or
A adapter is removed.
2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 3 months under normal operation from the time of installation.
3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or is dead, the date/time indicator will display 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you
set the Date/Time to On. When this occurs, connect the camcorder to power to fully recharge the built-in lithium battery.
If the same problem occurs with a fully recharged battery, contact a Samsung authorized Service entre to replace the battery.
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Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY(Remote ontrol) out of reach of children.
Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Do not attempt to service this amcorder yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personne0l.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
and having the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Servicing
Precautions regarding the external lithium battery for the remote control
Replacement Parts
Correct Disposa of This Product
(Waste E ectrica & E ectronic Equipment)
(App icab e in the European Union and other European countries with separate co ection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the
end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact
their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.
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