Samsung VP-D87I Owner's manual

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AD68-00516K
Digital Video Camcorder
OwnerÕs Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
VP-D85/D87D/D87
VP-D85i/D87Di/D87i
ELECTRONICS
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE,
93/68 CEE
AF
CCD
LCD
VP-D85/D87D/D87
VP-D85i/D87Di/D87i

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Features ................................................................................................................... 11
Accessories Supplied with camcorder .................................................................... 12
Basic Accessories .............................................................................................. 12
Front & Left View ..................................................................................................... 13
Left Side View ......................................................................................................... 14
Right & Top View ..................................................................................................... 15
Rear & Bottom View ................................................................................................ 16
Remote control ........................................................................................................ 17
OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) ............................... 18
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC and M.PLAY modes) .................................... 19
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ................................................... 19
How to use the Remote Control ............................................................................ 20
Battery Installation for the Remote Control ....................................................... 20
Self Record using the Remote Control ............................................................. 20
Lithium Battery Installation ........................................................................................21
Adjusting the Hand Strap ....................................................................................... 22
Hand strap ......................................................................................................... 22
Shoulder strap......................................................................................................22
Attaching the Ring Hood ...........................................................................................22
Connecting a Power Source ................................................................................... 23
To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable .................................................. 23
To select the CAMCORDER mode .....................................................................23
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ....................................................................... 24
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ............................................................. 24
Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type ........... 25
Battery level display ........................................................................................... 26
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .......................................................................... 27
Making your First Recording ................................................................................... 28
Record Search (REC REARCH) ....................................................................... 29
Hints for Stable Image Recording ........................................................................... 30
Recording with the LCD monitor ...................................................................... 30
Recording with the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 30
Adjusting the LCD .................................................................................................. 31
Using the VIEWFINDER ........................................................................................ 32
Adjusting the Focus ........................................................................................... 32
Preparation .............................................................................. 20
BASIC Recording ..................................................................... 28
Notes and Safety Instructions .................................................... 6
Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........................................... 11
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EIS .................................................................................................. 47
DSE ( ) ............................................................................................ 48
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Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ............................................. 33
Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ........................................................................ 34
Controlling Sound from the Speaker ..................................................................... 34
Use of various Functions ........................................................................................ 35
Setting menu items ............................................................................................ 35
Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and
M.REC or M.PLAY mode.................................................................................... 35
Availability of functions in each mode ............................................................... 36
CLOCK SET ..................................................................................................... 37
REMOCON ....................................................................................................... 38
BEEP SOUND ................................................................................................... 39
SHUTTER SOUND ........................................................................................... 40
DEMONSTRATION .......................................................................................... 41
PROGRAM AE ................................................................................................. 42
Setting the PROGRAM AE ................................................................................ 43
WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) .............................................................. 44
Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ........................................................ 45
Zooming In and Out ........................................................................................... 45
Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................... 46
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) ...................................................................... 47
DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT ............................................................. 48
Selecting an effect ............................................................................................. 49
Flash Select .........................................................................................................50
CUSTOM.Q ...................................................................................................... 51
REC MODE ...................................................................................................... 52
AUDIO MODE .................................................................................................. 53
WIND CUT ........................................................................................................ 54
DATE/TIME ....................................................................................................... 55
TV DISPLAY ..................................................................................................... 56
Using Quick Menu .................................................................................................. 57
Setting the Quick menu ..................................................................................... 58
SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE .................................................................. 59
EASY Mode (for Beginners) .................................................................................... 60
CUSTOM Mode ...................................................................................................... 61
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ........................................................................ 62
Auto Focusing .................................................................................................... 62
Manual Focusing ............................................................................................... 62
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ............................................................................ 63
Fade In and Out ...................................................................................................... 64
To Start Recording ............................................................................................. 64
To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT) .............................................. 64
Advanced Recording ............................................................... 35
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Audio dubbing ........................................................................................................ 65
Dubbing sound.................................................................................................... 65
Dubbed Audio Playback .................................................................................... 66
PHOTO Image Recording ....................................................................................... 67
Searching for a PHOTO picture ........................................................................ 67
NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) .........................................................................68
Various Recording Techniques ............................................................................... 69
Tape Playback ......................................................................................................... 70
Playback on the LCD ......................................................................................... 70
Playback on a TV monitor ................................................................................. 70
Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video input jacks ................................... 70
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ............................ 71
Playback ............................................................................................................ 71
Various Functions while in PLAYER mode ............................................................. 72
Playback pause ................................................................................................. 72
Picture search (Forward/Reverse) .................................................................... 72
Slow playback (Forward/Reverse) .................................................................... 72
Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ................................................ 73
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse ) ...................................................................... 73
ZERO MEMORY .................................................................................................... 74
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections ............................ 76
Connecting to a DV device ................................................................................ 76
Connecting to a PC ........................................................................................... 76
System requirements ......................................................................................... 77
Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-DXXi only) ................................... 77
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ....................................... 78
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 78
Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program .......................................................................... 79
Connecting to a PC ................................................................................................. 81
MEMORY STICK ................................................................................................... 82
Memory Stick Functions .................................................................................... 82
Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ........................................................... 83
Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ........................................... 84
Playback .................................................................................. 70
Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D85i/D87Di/D87i only) ............ 75
IEEE 1394 Data Transfer .......................................................... 76
USB interface .......................................................................... 78
Digital Still Camera mode ........................................................ 82
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IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV ....................................................................... 76
DV ................................................................................................................ 76
PC ................................................................................................................... 76
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DV (VP-DXXi) ............................................................... 77
USB .............................................................................................. 78
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DVC Media 4.0 ..................................................................................................... 79
PC .......................................................................................................................... 81
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( VP-D85i/D87Di/D87i) ......................... 75
IEEE 1394 ................................................................ 76
USB ................................................................................ 78
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Image Format .................................................................................................... 84
Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ......................................................................... 84
Selecting the image quality ..................................................................................... 85
Select the image quality ................................................................................... 85
Number of images on the Memory Stick .......................................................... 85
Recording Still images to a Memory Stick .............................................................. 86
Recording images to a Memory Stick ................................................................86
Recording an image from a cassette as a still image ..................................... 87
Viewing Still images ................................................................................................ 88
To view a Single image....................................................................................... 88
To view a slide show........................................................................................... 88
To view the Multi Screen .................................................................................... 89
Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ........................................... 90
Marking images for printing ..................................................................................... 91
Protection from accidental erasure .......................................................................... 92
Deleting Still images ................................................................................................ 93
Formatting the Memory Stick .................................................................................. 94
Attention ............................................................................................................. 94
After finishing a recording ....................................................................................... 95
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ............................................................... 96
Cleaning the VIEWFINDER .............................................................................. 96
Cleaning the Video Heads ................................................................................. 96
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ............................................................................... 97
Power sources ................................................................................................... 97
Colour system .................................................................................................... 97
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 98
Self Diagnosis Display ....................................................................................... 98
Moisture Condensation ...................................................................................... 98
Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode ............................................ 99
Maintenance............................................................................. 95
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 98
Specifications ......................................................................... 101
INDEX .................................................................................... 102
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Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the
LCD screen to the Camcorder.
1. LCD screen closed.
2. Standard recording using the LCD screen.
3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen
from the top.
4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen
from the front.
5. Recording with the LCD screen closed.
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Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to
form inside the camcorder.
for example:
- When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location
(e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)
- When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g.
from inside to outside during the summer.)
2. If the (DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at
least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment
opened and the battery removed.
1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60¡C or
140¡F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the camcorder get wet.
Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of
moisture. If the camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.
Notes regarding CAMCORDER
Notices regarding COPYRIGHT
Notes regarding moisture condensation
DVD
1.
:
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2.
1. ( 60¡C 140¡F )
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- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged
before starting to record.
- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder
turned off when you are not operating it.
- If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left
in STBY mode without being operated for more than
5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically
turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery
discharge.
- Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Dropping the battery pack may damage it.
- A brand new battery pack is not charged.
Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
- It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making
long recording, because the LCD uses up more battery power.
* When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your
local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads
regularly. If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen
is displayed, the video heads may be dirty.
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.
- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.
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Notes regarding the battery pack
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
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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 CCD(Charge Coupled Device).
1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards
the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when
placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to
sunlight.
2. Do not pick up the camcorder from the viewfinder.
3. Over-rotating of the viewfinder may damage it.
1. The LCD display has been manufactured
using high precision technology. However,
there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in
color) that appear on the LCD display.
These dots are normal and do not affect the
recorded picture in any way.
2. When you use the LCD display under direct
sunlight or outdoors, it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.
If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.
- To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the hand
strap is properly adjusted.
- Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could
damage it.
Note regarding the LENS
Notes regarding electronic viewfinder
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD
Notes regarding the hand strap
-CCD
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2.
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Precautions regarding the Lithium battery
1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings;
even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed.
2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal
operation from time of installation.
3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator
will flash for about five seconds when you set the power switch to
CAMERA.
In this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025 ).
4. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of reach of children.
Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Features
¥ Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINKª : i.LINK is a serial data transfer
protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high
speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred
to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images. (VP-DXX is
not able to record and receive digital data from another DV Device.)
¥ USB interface for digital image data transfer
You can transfer still images to a PC using the USB interface without an
add-on card.
¥ PHOTO
The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound,
while in Camera mode.
¥ 400x Digital zoom (VP-D87D/D87Di: 500x)
Allows you to magnify an image up to 400 times its original size.
¥ Colour TFT LCD
A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as
the ability to review your recordings immediately.
¥ Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
The EIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images
particularly at high magnification.
¥ Various digital effects
The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows you to give your films a special
look by adding various special effects.
¥ Back Light Compensation (BLC)
The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject
you're recording.
¥ Program AE
The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to
suit the type of scene/action to be filmed.
¥ Digital Still Camera function
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Using Memory Stickª, you can easily record and play back standard
still images.
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You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stickª to your
PC using the USB interface.
¥ NIGHT CAPURE
The NIGHT CAPUTE function enables you to record a subject in a dark
place.
¥IEEE1394
IEEE 1394 (i.LINKª :i.LINK
DV )
(VP-DXX DV )
¥USB
USB
¥
¥400x (VP-D87D/D87Di: 500x)
400
¥TFT
TFT
¥(EIS)
EIS
¥
DSE ( )
¥(BLC)
BLC
¥Program AE
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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital
video camera.
Basic Accessories
1. Lithium Ion Battery pack
2. AC Power Adapter
3. AC Cord
4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable
5. Instruction Book
6. Lithium batteries for Remote
Control and Clock.
(TYPE: CR2025, 2 EA)
7. S-VIDEO cable
8. Remote Control
9. Shoulder strap
10. USB cable
11. Scart adapter
12.Software CD
13. Memory Stick
14. Ring Hood
Accessories Supplied with camcorder
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
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3.
4. A/V
10. USB
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6. (2 EA)
11. Scart
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12.
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2.
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4. A/V
5.
6.
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7. S-
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10. USB
11. Scart
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Front & Left View
1. Smart Shoe
2. Lens
3. Internal MIC
4. IR (Infra Red) light
5. Remote sensor
6. CUSTOM button (see page 61)
7. EASY button (see page 60)
8. TFT LCD monitor
9. Viewfinder (see page 32)
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8. TFT
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8. TFT
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DV /: VP-Dxxi
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1. Function buttons
2. Speaker
3. DV OUT: VP-Dxx
DV IN/OUT:VP-Dxxi
4. DC jack
5. MENU button
6. ENTER button
7. MENU dial
8. Mode switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK)
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Left Side View
PLAYER CAMERA DSC PLAYER
: (REW) REC SEARCH Ð REV
: (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD
: (PLAY/STILL) FADE SLIDE SHOW
: (STOP) BLC DELETE
DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY
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2.
3. DV :VP-Dxx
DV /: VP-Dxxi
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REV FWD S.SHOW DELETE
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Right & Top View
1. Zoom lever
2. PHOTO button (see page 67)
3. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) (see page 21)
4. START/STOP button
5. Hook for handstrap
6. S-VIDEO jack
7. USB jack
8. Audio/Video jack
9. External MIC in
10.Night Capture
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7. USB
6. S-
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Rear & Bottom View
1. Charging indicator
2. Hook for shoulder strap
3. Lithium battery cover
4. Tripod receptacle
5. TAPE EJECT
6. Focus adjust konb
7. Battery Release
8. Memory Stick slot
8.
4. 5.
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2.
3.
CHARGE
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Remote control
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER (see page 20)
4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74)
5. PHOTO Search
6. (FF)
7. (REW)
8. (PLAY)
9. F. ADV (see page 73)
10. Direction ( , )
11. (STOP)
12. (STILL)
13. A.DUB (see page 65)
14. (SLOW)
15. X2 (see page 73)
16. Zoom
17. Display
18. DATE/TIME
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
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7. ( )
8. ( )
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15. X2
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OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes)
1. Battery level (see page 26)
2. Custom or Easy mode (see pages 60, 61)
3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 48)
4. Program AE (see page 42)
5. White Balance mode (see page 44)
6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 63)
7. Manual focus (see page 62)
8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 59)
9. Zoom position (see page 45)
10. NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 68)
11. DATE/TIME (see page 55)
12. USB
13. REMOCON
14. WIND CUT (see page 54)
15. Audio recording mode (see page 53)
16. Zero memory indicator (see page 74)
17. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)
18. Tape counter
19. Operating mode
20. Record speed mode
21. PHOTO mode
22. Self recording and waiting timer (see page 20)
23. EIS (see page 47)
24. Volume control (see page 34)
25. Audio playback channel
26.DV IN (VP-DXXi only)
(DV data transfer mode) (see page 77)
27. DEW (See page 7)
28. Message Line
29. FLASH mode
OSD ( )
1. (26 )
2. (60 61 )
3. DSE ( ) (48 )
4. (42 )
5. (44 )
6. BLC ( ) ( 63 )
7. (62 )
8. (59 )
9. (45 )
10. (68 )
11. / ( 55 )
12. USB
13.
14. (54 )
15. (53 )
16. (74 )
17. ( )
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19.
20.
21.
22. (20 )
23. EIS ( 47 )
24. (34 )
25.
26. DV (VP-DXXi)
(DV )( 77 )
27. DEW ( 7)
28.
29.
TAPE !
NIGHT CAPTURE
SHUTTER
ZOOM
SHUTTER
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
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MIRROR
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19
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
ENGLISH
OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes)
A. Folder number-file number (see page 84)
B. Image counter
- Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.
C. CARD (memory) indicator
D. Image recording and loading indicator
E. Quality
F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 92)
G. Print Mark(see page 91)
H. SLIDE SHOW
Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)
●
Turning OSD on/off
Press the DISPLAY button on the left side panel.
- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on
and off.
- When you turn the OSD off,
In CAMERA mode: The STBY, REC, EASY.Q and
CUSTOM.Q modes are always displayed on the OSD,
even when the OSD is turned OFF and the key input is
displayed for 3 seconds then turned off.
In PLAYER mode: When you press any Function button,
the function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds
before it turns off.
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Turning the DATE/TIME on/off
- The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or
OFF.
- To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the
DATE/TIME mode. (see page 55)
- You may also use the Quick Menu to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF.
(see page 57) (only in CAMERA / M.REC mode)
MEMORY STICK !
10 sec
MIRROR
SHUTTER
EXPOSURE
CUSTOM
2 0 : 0 0
1 . N O V . 2 0 0 1

[ 2 2 / 2 4 0 ]
S.Q
MEMORY STICK !
SLIDE
2 0 : 0 0
1 . N O V . 2 0 0 11 0 0 - 0 0 0 0
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[ 2 2 / 2 4 0 ]
0 0 0
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B
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OSD ( / )
A. - ( 84 )
B.
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C.
D.
E.
F. (92 )
G. (91 )
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- OSD
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20
Preparation
ENGLISH
How to use the Remote Control
Battery Installation for the Remote Control
✤You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when :
- You purchase the camcorder.
- The remote control doesnÕt work.
✤Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly,
following the + and - markings.
✤Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
Self Record using the Remote Control
When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the
recording begins automatically in 10 seconds.
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in
the viewfinder.
3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.
- After a 10 second wait, recording starts.
- Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording.
START/
STOP
SELF
TIMER
A.DUB
ZERO
MEMORY
PHOTO DISPLAY
X2
SLOW
F.ADV
PHOTO
SEARCH
DATE/
TIME
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