Samsung D327(i) manual

ENGLISH Digital V ideo Camcorder Owner ’ s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display VP-D323(i)/D325(i)/D327(i) ELECTRONICS S T AR T / S T O P S E LF T IM E R A.D U B ZE R O M E M O R Y P H O T O [...]

ENGLISH Contents 2 2 Features ...................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................... 1 1 Accessories Supplied with camcorder .....................................[...]

ENGLISH Contents 3 3 Use of various Functions ...................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................36 Setting menu items .................................................................[...]

T ape Playback ................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................... 71 Playback on the LCD ..............................................................................[...]

Selecting the CAMCORDER mode................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................86 MEMORY FILE NUMBER ..................................................................................................[...]

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. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger . 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 4. Recording when look[...]

ENGLISH T elevision 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 war[...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 8 8 Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - T o 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 [...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 9 9 - 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 u[...]

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 10 10 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 be[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 11 11 Features • MUL TI OSD LANGUAGE Y ou can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system[...]

ENGLISH 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 (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-A V Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery for Remote Control and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025, 2EA) 7. Remote Control 8. USB cable[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 13 13 Front & Left V iew 1. Internal MIC 2. Lens 3. T APE EJECT 4. IR(Infrared) Light 5. Remote sensor 6. Accessories shoe 7. Viewfinder (see page 33) 8. Slow shutter button 9. MENU button 10. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 1 1. TFT LCD monitor 3. T APE EJECT 4. IR(Infrared) Light 2. Lens 7. Viewfinder 1 [...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 14 14 Left Side V iew 1. Function buttons 2. Speaker 3. EASY . Q (see page 61) 4. PB ZOOM/MACRO 5. Mode switch (MEMOR Y CARD/T APE) 6. DISPLA Y PLA YER CAMERA M.PLA Y : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (PLA Y/STILL) F ADE S.SHOW : (STOP) BLC MUL TI 1. Function buttons 3. EASY . Q 4. PB ZOOM/[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 15 15 Right & T op V iew 1. PHOT O button (see page 67) 2. Multi-A V Jack 3. USB Jack 4. ST ART/STOP button 5. DV Jack 6. DC Jack 7. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 8. Zoom lever 9. External MIC in (see page 65) 10. Power Switch 1 1. Handstrap 1 1. Handstrap 8. Zoom lever 1. PHOTO button 2. Multi-A V Jack 5. DV Jack[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom V iew 1. Hook for shoulder starp 2. Charging indicator 3. LITHIUM Battery Cover 4. T ripod receptacle 5. Memory Card slot 6. Battery Release 6. Battery Release 4. T ripod receptacle 3. LITHIUM Battery Cover 5. Memory Card slot 2. Charging indicator Memory Card slot VP-D323(i) Memory St[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 17 17 1. PHOTO 2. ST ART/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 75) 5. PHOTO Search 6. A.DUB (see page 65) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLA Y) 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 73) 1 1. F . ADV (see page 74) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. DA TE/TIME 16. X2 (see page 74) 17. Zoom 18. Display Remo[...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLA YER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 61) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 50) 4. Program AE (see page 44) 5. White Balance mode (see page 46) 6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 63) 7. Manual focus (see page 62) [...]

ENGLISH Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 19 19 A. Folder number-file number (see page 86) B. Image counter - Current still image/T otal number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F . ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 95) G. Print Mark (see page 94) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 [...]

ENGLISH Preparation 20 20 How to use the Remote Control START/ STOP SELF TIMER A.DUB ZERO MEMORY PHOTO DISPLAY X2 SLOW F.ADV PHOTO SEARCH DATE/ TIME Self T imer Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ Y ou need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - Y ou purchase the camcorder. - The remote control doesn ’ t work. ✤ Ensure th[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 21 21 ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/ti[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 22 22 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 camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and ST ART/ST OP button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand s[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 23 23 Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder . - The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. T o use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord. 2. Connect the AC[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 24 24 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on - The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. - How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack [...]

ENGLISH Preparation 25 25 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack T able of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically . ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table below are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Note[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 26 26 Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for[...]

ENGLISH Preparation 27 27 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder , do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the T APE EJECT switch and open the cassette door . - The cassette holding mechanis[...]

Basic Recording 28 28 ENGLISH Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder . (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS COVER. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor . ■ Set the mode switch to the T APE position. Make sure[...]

29 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLA YER, M.REC, M.PLA Y modes. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and pus[...]

30 30 ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically . T o use it again, push the ST ART/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power . Record[...]

31 31 ENGLISH Basic Recording ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly . Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4. Ch[...]

32 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD ✤ Y our camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly . ✤ Depending on the conditions under where you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT [...]

33 33 ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. ■ Y ou may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECT OR to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST . ■ Y ou can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 ~ 3[...]

34 34 ENGLISH Basic Recording ✤ Y ou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor . ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLA YER position. 2. Insert the tape you wish to view . (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or [...]

35 35 ENGLISH Adjusting the LCD during PLA Y ✤ Y ou can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see page 32) The Speaker works in PLA YER mode only . ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you will hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker . - Follow the instructions belo[...]

ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Setting menu items Use of various Functions MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS Page M . PLA Y M . REC PLA YER CAMERA INITIAL CLOCK SET Setting the time 39 WL. REMOTE Using the Remote Control 40 LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language 29 CAMERA AV D. ZOOM Selecting Digital Zoom 48 DIS DSE SELECT Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizin[...]

37 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLA YER mode and M.REC or M.PLA Y mode 1. Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting. 2. Use the MENU SELECTOR and push the MENU SELECT OR on the left side panel to select and activate the item. 3. Y [...]

* 38 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : Y ou can not change the requested mode. : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. * : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. (operating mode data will be backed up) Notes ■ When a menu item[...]

39 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLA YER, M.REC and M.PLA Y modes. ✤ The DA TE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DA TE/TIME. (see page 55) 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the M[...]

40 40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL. REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLA YER, M.REC, M.PLA Y modes. ✤ The WL. REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder . 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the ME[...]

41 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● BEEP SOUND (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLA YER, M.REC, M.PLA Y modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2.[...]

42 42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) ✤ Y ou can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ?[...]

43 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRA TION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily . ✤ The DEMONSTRA TION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder . ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until [...]

44 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - T[...]

45 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button in CAMERA mode. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode. ■ [...]

46 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT . BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only . ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤ Y ou may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image colo[...]

47 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ Y ou can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the[...]

48 48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGIT AL ZOOM ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only . Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x is performed digitally . ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGIT AL ZOOM for picture stability .[...]

49 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: ■ Recording with the zoom ■ Rec[...]

50 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special ef fects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the ef fect you wish [...]

51 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mo[...]

52 52 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode and PLA YER mode (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only). ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ LP (long play): This[...]

53 53 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode and PLA YER mode (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only). ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : Y ou can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional ster[...]

54 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLA YER (Audio dubbing )modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU b[...]

55 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DA TE/TIME ✤ The DA TE/TIME function works in CAMERA, PLA YER, M.REC and M.PLA Y modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECT OR. 3. Mo[...]

56 56 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLA Y ✤ The TV DISPLA Y function works in CAMERA, PLA YER, M.REC and M.PLA Y modes. ✤ Y ou can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and V iewfinder only . ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, V iewfinder and TV . ■ Use the DISPLA Y bu[...]

57 57 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU SELECTOR. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. ■ DA TE/TIME (see page 55) - Each time you select DA TE/TIME [...]

58 58 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT . BALANCE (see page 46) - Each time you select WHT . BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT .BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT .BALANCE values if they have not been preset. ■ FOCUS (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) (see page 62) - E[...]

59 59 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ Y ou can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode. ✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA and M.REC modes. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power swit[...]

60 60 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to S1/25, S1/13, S1/6, off.[...]

61 61 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to of f and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery [...]

ENGLISH 62 62 ✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only . ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable. Auto Focusin[...]

ENGLISH 63 63 Advanced Recording ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: ■ The subject is in front of a window . ■ The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her feat[...]

ENGLISH 64 64 Advanced Recording ✤ The F ADE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ Y ou can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. T o Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the F ADE button. The picture and sound gradually di[...]

ENGLISH 65 65 Advanced Recording ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLA YER Mode. ✤ Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be erased. Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder t[...]

ENGLISH 66 66 Advanced Recording Dubbed Audio Playback 1. Set the power switch to the PLA YER mode. 2. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V . 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 5. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 6. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the su[...]

ENGLISH 67 67 Advanced Recording 1. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLA YER mode only . 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The M[...]

ENGLISH 68 68 Advanced Recording ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON. ■ (NIGHT CAPTURE indicator) appears on the LCD monitor . ■ The infrared light is turned on automatic[...]

ENGLISH 69 69 Advanced Recording ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. ✤ POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds on the LCD when the SLOW SHUTTER button is pressed in the NIGHT CAPTURE mode. ✤ When[...]

ENGLISH 70 70 Advanced Recording ✤ In certain situations, different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder . 1. General recording. 2. Downward recording. Making a reco[...]

ENGLISH 71 71 Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLA YER mode only . Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤ T o play back a tape, the television must have a compatible colour system. ✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source f[...]

ENGLISH 72 72 Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ Y ou can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Multi-A V cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on t[...]

ENGLISH 73 73 Playback ✤ The PLA Y/STILL, STOP , FF , REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F .ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only . ✤ T o prevent tape and head-drum wear , your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minute[...]

ENGLISH 74 74 Playback Frame advance (T o play back frame by frame) ● Press the F .ADV button repeatedly on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F .ADV function works in still mode only . ● T o resume normal playback, press the (PLA Y/STILL) button. ✤ Forward frame advance ■ Press the F .ADV button on the remote control in Still mode[...]

ENGLISH 75 75 Playback ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ Y ou can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return. ■ The time code is changed to a tape counter t[...]

ENGLISH 76 76 Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLA YER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLA YER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highli[...]

ENGLISH 77 77 Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLA YER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still images. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback or still mode. 2. The image is magnified starting from the centre of image and arrows appear which allow you to move the image in four directions. 3. Y ou ca[...]

ENGLISH Recording in PLA YER mode 78 78 ✤ Y ou can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ Y ou can record a tape from VCR or TV . 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-A V cable. 2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLA YER mode. 3. T urn on the VCR or TV . 4. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcord[...]

ENGLISH 79 79 IEEE 1394 Data T ransfer Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other standard products. ■ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using an ieee cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This camcorder has [...]

ENGLISH 80 80 IEEE 1394 Data T ransfer ● System requirements ■ CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III ™ 450Mhz compatible. ■ Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP , Mac OS (9.1~10.2) ■ Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM ■ IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) 1. Se[...]

ENGLISH 81 81 USB interface ● T ransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ Y ou can easily transfer a image from a MEMORY CARD to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver , DVC Media 5.1, Windows Media Player 9.0, DirectX 9.0a) supplied with[...]

ENGLISH 82 82 USB interface ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:help) in Adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF) The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD. (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.) ✤ Do not connect the camco[...]

ENGLISH 83 83 USB interface Using the “Removable Disk” function ✤ Y ou can easily transfer data from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLA YER. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other en[...]

ENGLISH 84 84 Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie ■ Single ■ Slide show (Still images only) ✤ Multi display ✤ Protecting images against acci[...]

ENGLISH 85 85 Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card ● Inserting the Memory Card 1. T urn the Power switch to OFF . 2. Insert the Memory Card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory Card slot located on the bottom of the camcorder . ● Ejecting the Memory Card 1. T urn the Power switch to OFF . 2. Push the Memory [...]

ENGLISH 86 86 Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder . ■ A f[...]

ENGLISH 87 87 ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored on the Memory Card. ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: ■ SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence. ■ RESET - When there are no files stored on the Memory Card: The fil[...]

ENGLISH 88 88 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Y ou can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMOR Y . 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to e[...]

ENGLISH 89 89 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with a still image onto the Memory Card. Recording images to a Memory Card 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. ■ While the camcorder is recording the still image,[...]

ENGLISH 90 90 Digital Still Camera mode Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ Y ou can record still images from a cassette onto a Memory Card. ✤ If you want to move recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to T APE. 2. Set the power switch to PLA YER mode. 3.[...]

ENGLISH 91 91 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Y ou can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : T o view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : T o view all images automatically and in consecutive order . ■ Multi display : T o view 6 images at once. T o view a Single i[...]

ENGLISH 92 92 Digital Still Camera mode T o view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLA YER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. T o view six stored images on single screen, press the (MUL TI) button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■ Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a im[...]

ENGLISH 93 93 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Y ou can copy still images recorded with the PHOTO function onto a Memory Card. ✤ Rewind the T APE to the point where you want copying to start. 1. Set the power switch to the PLA YER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ The submenu w[...]

ENGLISH 94 94 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ Y ou can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card with a printer supporting DPOF . ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ THIS FILE : Y ou can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD. ■ A[...]

ENGLISH 95 95 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMA T , all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLA YER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded images on the Memory Ca[...]

ENGLISH 96 96 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Y ou can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLA YER. 3. Using the (FWD) an[...]

ENGLISH 97 97 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Y ou can use the MEMORY FORMA T functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already . Attention ✤ If you e[...]

ENGLISH 98 98 Digital Still Camera mode ✤ Y ou can record moving picture images with audio onto the Memory card. Recording moving pictures onto a MEMOR Y CARD 1. Insert a Memory Card into the slot on the camcorder . 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 4. Press the ST ART/ST OP button, the images[...]

ENGLISH 99 99 Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMOR Y . 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 6. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MPEG4 SIZE. 7. Push the M[...]

ENGLISH 100 100 Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLA Y mode only . ✤ Y ou can play moving picture images on the Memory Card. ✤ T o hear sound during MPEG4 playback, you must hook up to a PC and listen to the PC's speaker . (Y ou cannot hear it from the speaker on the camcorder or a TV) 1. S[...]

ENGLISH 101 101 Maintenance ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery . 1. Slide the T APE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow . ■ Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically . ■ [...]

ENGLISH 102 102 Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads T o ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLA YER mode. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Press the (PLA Y/STILL) button. 4. Press the (STOP) [...]

ENGLISH 103 103 Maintenance ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources ■ Y ou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V , 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter , [...]

ENGLISH 104 104 T roubleshooting ✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camc[...]

ENGLISH 105 105 T roubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLA Y mode slow There is no Memory Card in the camcorder . Insert a Memory Card. MEMORY CARD! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Card. Erase recorded image. MEMORY FULL! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Card. Record new images. NO STORED[...]

ENGLISH 106 106 T roubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. Y ou cannot switch the camcorder on. ST ART/STOP button does not operate while recording. The camcorder goes off automatically . The battery pack is quickly exhausted. When you see a blue screen during playba[...]

ENGLISH 107 107 Specifications • These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette T ape speed T ape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors V[...]

ENGLISH 108 108 INDEX Accessories ............................................................................................... 12 AF/MF ....................................................................................................... 62 Audio dubbing ..........................................................................................[...]

ENGLISH 109 109 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the c[...]

This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased. However , Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other[...]

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