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.
Warning:
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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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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Features
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Mu ti OSD Language
You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List.
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Digita Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the IEEE1394 (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 P , making it possible to produce or edit
various images.
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USB Interface for Digita Image Data Transfer (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
You can transfer images to a P using the USB interface without an add-on card.
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PHOTO
The photo function lets you capture an object as a still image along with sound, in camera mode.
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900x Digita Zoom
The 900x Digital Zoom allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.
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Co our TFT LCD
A high-resolution colour TFT L D gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately.
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Digita Image Stabi izer (DIS)
The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images, particularly at high magnification.
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Various Digita Effects
The digital effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.
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Back Light Compensation (BLC)
The BL function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you're recording.
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Program AE
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.
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Digita Sti Camera Function (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
- Using Memory ard, you can easily record and play back standard still images.
- You can transfer standard still images on the Memory ard to your P using the USB interface.
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MPEG Recording (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory ard.
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Mu ti Memory Card S ot (VP-D467(i) on y)
Multi Memory ard slot is compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MM and SD.
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Bui t-in Memory (VP-D467(i) on y)
You can use digital still camera functions without a separate external Memory ard, using the built-in memory installed in your
amcorder. (VP-D467(i): 64MB)
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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera.
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2. A Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE)
3. A ord
4. Multi-AV able (Audio/Video/S-Video able)
5. Instruction Book
6. USB able (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)
7. Software D (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)
8. Lens over
9. Lens over Strap
10.Lithium Battery for Remote ontrol.
(TYPE: R2025) (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)
11. Remote ontrol (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)
12. Memory Stick (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)
13. Scart Adapter
14. onversion Lens
15. arrying ase
[ Notes ]
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When zoom is moved to wide, an occlusion effect
occurs at the corner of the screen.
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When mounting the conversion lens, the image quality
may worsen.
Basic Accessories
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Accessories Supplied with Camcorder
Optiona Accessories
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2. A Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
4. Multi-AV able
(Audio/Video/S-Video able)
5. Instruction Book
10. Lithium Battery
( R2025)
11. Remote ontrol
6. USB able
7.Software D 8. Lens over 9. Lens over Strap
3. A ord
12. Memory Stick
13. Scart Adapter
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
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Front & Left View
1. Lens
2. LED Light (see page 49)
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
3. Remote Sensor
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
4. Hand Strap Hook
5. Interna MIC
6. EASY.Q button
(see page 40)
7. TFT LCD Screen
8. IEEE1394 Jack
9. USB Jack
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
10. AV/S-Video Jack
11. Jack Cover
1. Lens
2. LED Light
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
3. Remote Sensor
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
5. Interna MIC
7. TFT LCD Screen
6. EASY.Q button
4. Hand Strap Hook
8. IEEE1394 Jack
9. USB Jack
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
10. AV/S-Video Jack
11. Jack Cover
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Left Side View
3. DISPLAY
2. Mode Switch
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
1. Speaker
5. Viewfinder
4. Focus Adjustment Knob
7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM
6. Function buttons
S.SHOW MULTI
FADE BLC
REC SEARCH
1. Speaker
2. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE)
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
3. DISPLAY (see page 25)
4. Focus Adjustment Knob
5. Viewfinder
6. Function buttons
7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM
(see page 49/74)
PLAYER CAMERA M.P ayer (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
- EASY.Q -
: REW RE SEAR H – REV
: FF RE SEAR H + FWD
: PLAY/STILL FADE S.SHOW (SLIDE SHOW)
: STOP BL MULTI
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Right & Top View
1. Menu Se ector (VOL/MF)
2. MENU button
3. Start/Stop button
4. Power Switch (CAMERA or PLAYER)
5. DC Jack
6. TAPE EJECT
7. Zoom Lever
8. PHOTO button
(see page 67)
9. Externa MIC
10. Cassette Door
2. MENU button
3. Start/Stop button
4. Power Switch
1. Menu Se ector (VOL/MF)
5. DC Jack
6. TAPE EJECT
7. Zoom Lever
8. PHOTO button
10. Cassette Door
9. Externa MIC
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Rear & Bottom View
1. Memory Card S ot
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
2. Charging indicator
3. RESET button (see page 52)
4. Tripod Receptac e
5. Battery Re ease
4. Tripod Receptac e
1. Memory Card S ot
(VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y)
5. Battery Re ease
2. Charging indicator
3. RESET button
Memory Card S ot (Usab e Memory Card)
VP-D463(B)(i) on y
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
VP-D467(i) on y
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
SD/MM
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Remote Control (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)
1. PHOTO (see page 67)
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER (see page 43)
4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 42)
5. PHOTO SEARCH (see page 67)
6. A.DUB (see page 76)
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. / (Direction) (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
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB
7. (FF)
8. (REW)
9. (PLAY)
10. / (Direction)
18. DISPLAY
17. Zoom
16. X2
15. DATE/TIME
14. (SLOW)
13. (STILL)
11. F. ADV
12. (STOP)
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Preparation
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Adjusting the Hand Strap
It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.
The Hand strap enables you to:
- Hold the amcorder in a stable, comfortable position.
- Press the ZOOM and Start/Stop button without having to change the position of your hand.
1. Insert the Hand strap into the
Hand strap hook on the front
side of the amcorder and pull
its end through the hook.
2. Insert your hand into the hand
strap and adjust its length for
your convenience.
3. lose the Hand strap.
1. Pull and open the Hand strap
cover to release the Hand strap.
2. Remove it from the ring and
adjust its length.
3. Put your hand through the Hand
Strap and close the cover of
Hand Strap.
1. Hook up the Lens cover with the
Lens cover strap as illustrated.
2. Hook up the Lens cover strap to
the Hand strap, and adjust it
following the steps as described
for the Hand strap.
3. lose the Hand strap.
Hand Strap
When You carry Your Camcorder
Attaching the Lens Cover
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
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✤You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when:
- You purchase the amcorder.
- The remote control doesn’t work.
✤Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.
✤Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
[ Notes ]
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The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.
■
Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools.
- This will cause a short circuit.
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Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.
Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of the reach of the chi dren.
Shou d any battery be swa owed, consu t a doctor immediate y.
Lithium Battery Installation (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) only)
Battery Insta ation for the Remote Contro
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Connecting a Power Source
There are two types of power source that can be connected to your amcorder.
- The A Power adapter and A ord: used for indoor recording.
- The Battery pack: used for outdoor recording.
1. onnect the A Power adapter to the A ord.
2. onnect the A ord to a wall socket.
[ Notes ]
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You must use an AA-E8 TYPE A Power adapter.
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The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your
resident country.
3. onnect the D cable to the D jack of the amcorder.
4. Set the amcorder to each mode by holding down the tab
on the Power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or
PLAYER mode.
✤If you want to use this unit as a amcorder, set the Mode switch to TAPE.
✤If you want to use this unit as a DS (Digital Still amera), set the Mode switch to
MEMORY.
Power Switch
To use the AC Power Adapter and DC Cab e
To Se ect the Camcorder Mode (VP-D463(B)(i)/D467(i) on y) < AMERA mode> <PLAYER mode>
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