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1. m Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments mentioned above USB interface Installing DVC Media 5 1 Program 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 camcorder to PC before installing the program If another camera or scanner is connected please disconnect it in advance This explanation is based on Windows 98SE OS Program installation 3 om 1 Insert the software CD into CD ROM drive Installation selection screen appears on the monitor 2 If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting the CD click Run on the Windows Start menu and execute SETUP EXE file to begin installation When CD ROM drive is set to D drive type D setup exe and press Enter 3 Click the icons listed below to install the selected software m The program automatically checks and installs the driver m DVC Driver USB removable Disk Driver Windows 98SE only USB PC CAMERA Driver USB Streaming Driver DVC Media 5 1 DirectX 9 0a Windows Media Player 9 0 Editing Software Using the PC camera function You can use this camcorder as a PC CAMERA when you connect to a Web site that provide
2. O The requested mode will work in this operating mode X You can not change the requested mode A 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 m When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X that item cannot be activated H When you select an item that cannot be changed an error message will be displayed Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK setup works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC and M PLAY modes The DATE TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape Before recording please set the DATE TIME see page 55 1 Press the MENU button CAM MODE H The menu list will appear INIA CLOCK SET 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR MEMORY ODEMO se am 3 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select CLOCK SET from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter SETTING mode m A blinking item indicates the item to be changed The year will blink first gt CAM MODE 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR change the year setting INITIAL SET 6 Push the MENU SELECTOR oe kvore sa a m The month will blink DEMONSTRATION EB 7 Using the MENU SELECTOR change the month setting 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR lt m The day will blink CAM MODE BIINITIAL SET 9 You can set the day hour and minute following the same procedure for se
3. Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE Record Search REC SEARCH Hints for Stable Image Recording Recording with the LCD monitor Recording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Using the VIEWFINDER Adjusting the Focus Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD Adjusting the LCD during PLAY faoin Sound from the Speaker Contents Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Set the camcorder to C Availability of functions in each mode CLOCK SET WL REMOTE BEEP SOUND VP D323i D325i D327i only SHUTTER SOUND VP D323i D325i D327i only DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE Setting the PROGRAM AE WHT BALANCE WHITE BALANCE Zooming In and Out Tele MACRO Digital Zoom DIS Digital Ima DSE Digital Special Effects S Selecting an effect REC MODE AUDIO MODE WIND CUT DATE TIME TV DISPLAY Using Quick Menu Setting the Quick menu SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed EASY Mode for Beginners AF MF Auto Focus Manual Focus Auto Focusing Manual Focusin BLC Back Light Comp Fade In and Out To Start Recording To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT Audio dubbing Dubbing sound Dubbed Audio Playback PHOTO Image Recording Searching for a PHOTO picture NIGHT CAPTURE 0 lux recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE Various Recor
4. 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 DCIM Memory Card 100 SSDVC Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder C DCAM 0001 DCAM 0002 m A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image 101SSDVC m Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Card Image Format Ts Still image K Le E Images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format File number E The number of pixels are 640X480 in each mode Amount of still images must be under 1 4MB Folder number Moving Image E Images are compressed in MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group format m The number of pixels are 352X288 176X144 in each mode Selecting the CAMCORDER mode You can use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera DSC You have to set the mode switch to the MEMORY CARD position to use this camcorder as a Digital Still Camera m M REC mode Memory RECORD mode 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA m M PLAY mode Memory PLAYBACK mode 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER A Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY FILE NUMBER File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still imag
5. 4 Press the 44 REW button to rewind the tape to the starting point H To stop rewinding press the W STOP button H The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete 5 Press the PAI PLAY STILL button to start playback H You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD H To stop the PLAY operation press the STOP button H You can also view the picture on a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR see page 71 m Various functions are available in PLAYER mode see page 73 A Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY You can adjust the LCD during playback The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode see page 32 Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only m When you use the LCD screen for playback you will hear recorded sound from the built in Speaker Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the PLAYER mode 1 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Press PII PLAY STILL to play the tape 3 When you hear sounds once the tape is in play use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the volume m A volume level display will appear on the LCD Levels may be adjusted between 00 to 19 m f you close the LCD while playing you will not hear sound from the speaker m When the cable is connected to the Multi AV jack you cannot hear sound from the speaker or adjust the volume m f a cabl
6. H You can not dub sound on a pre recorded tape in LP mode or 16 bit mode Advanced Recording Dubbed Audio Playback 1 Set the power switch to the PLAYER 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 sub menu 7 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the AUDIO playback channel m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the audio playback channel SOUND1 play the original sound SOUND play the dubbed sound MIX 1 2 play back SOUND1 and 2 equally mixed 8 To exit press the MENU button 9 Press the PII PLAY STILL button to playback the dubbed tape PLAYER MODE A V SET REC MODE OPHOTO SEARCH DOPHOTO COPY PLAYER MODE mA V SET PYAUDIO SELECT SOUND 1 SOUND 2 MIX 1 2 When you playback added sound SOUND2 or MIX mode you may experience a loss of sound quality Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1 Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode 2 Press the PHOTO button m 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 PLAYER mode only 1 Press the MENU button m The MENU list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V
7. Hand strap a Pull open the Hand Strap cover and to release the Hand Strap b Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover c Close the Hand Strap cover again Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap enables you to carry your camcorder around in complete safety 1 Insert the end of strap into the Shoulder Strap hook on the camcorder Insert the other end of strap into ring inside hand strap 2 Thread each end into the buckle adjust the length of the strap and then pull it tight in the buckle Attaching the Lens Cover A Preparation 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 To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1 Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord 2 Connect the AC cord to a wall socket H You must use the AA E8 type AC Power adapter H The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket of the camcorder 4 Set the camcorder to the desired mode by holding down the tab on the power switch and turning it to the CAMERA or PLAYER mode To select the CAMCORDER mode If you want to use this unit as a camcorder set the mode switch to TAPE position If
8. P CAM MODE BA V SET REC MODE vere BB PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY gt AUDIO MODE 12 bit AUDIO SELECT SOUND1 WIND CUT M 3 PB DSE verre nee m Advanced Recording DATE TIME The DATE TIME function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC and M PLAY modes The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape 1 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear aa 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR DOAMERA 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE TIME EIVIEWERA o LCD ADJUST 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to select the sub menu OTY DISPLAY m 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the DATE TIME mode m You can choose to display OFF DATE TIME DATE TIME OFF CAM MODE DATE only PVIEWER SET TIME only a eens DATE amp TIME TV DISPLAY m m To return to the previous menu highlight the DATE TIME in the middle of OSD and push the MENU SELECTOR 6 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE PXVIEWER SET EIDATE TIME PE TIME m The DATE TIME is not affected by the OSD ON OFF DISPLAY button es m The DATE TIME will read in the following conditions During playback of a blank section of a tape If the tape was recorded before setting the DATE TIME in the Camera s memory When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead m Before you use the DATE TIME function you must set the Clock See CLOCK SET on pag
9. 3 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu 4 Select PHOTO SEARCH from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR m You can also press the PHOTO SEARCH button on the remote control 5 Search the PHOTO using the p gt FF and lt 4 REW buttons m The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching m After completing the search the camcorder displays the still image 6 To exit press the W STOP button ENGLISH PLAYER MODE D INITIAL OAV O REC MODE SB H MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER OCOPY m l AUDIO MODE 12 bit AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT IM o PB DSE PLAYER MODE DA V SET REC MODE ak PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY HAUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT IM vr amp PB DSE PH SEARCH SP 0 02 29 01 3 0 min NOW SEARCH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE 0 lux 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 L NIGHT CAPTURE indicator appears on the LCD monitor m The infrared light is turned on automatically POWER 3 To cancel the NIGHT CAPTURE function slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to OFF NIGHT CAPTURE m The maximum recording distance using the infrared light is about 3 m about 10 feet m f you use the NIGHT CAPTURE function in norma
10. NOoORWOND oo If Sharp G 726 Audio Codec is not properly installed on your PC it will not play MPEG4 Audio MPEGI files recorded by another camcorder may not be playable in this camcorder M PLAY MODE a D INITIAL DCAMERA M PLAY SELECT m A V PHOTO QUALITY MEMORY MPEGS SIZE OVIEWER oPRINTMARK B oPROTECT o FILE NO o DELETE FORMAT P M PLAY MODE ic PXMEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT m PHOTO QUALITY m MPEG4 SIZE 350x288 CPRINT MARK 000 DPROJECT EPLE NO sar iiris SERIES ODELETE FORMAT HARE Sharp G 726 Audio Codec is automatically installed through Internet when you play the MPEG4 file Moving picture images recorded on the Memory Card may not play in other manufacturers camcorders You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version and Sharp G 726 Audio Codec in order to play MPEG4 files on the Memory Card on your PC Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 Eng is included on the CD that is supplied You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player on the Microsoft Website http Awww microsoft com windows windowsmedia download default asp Maintenance After finishing a recording At the end of a recording you must remove the power source When recording with a Lithium lon Battery Pack leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery 1 Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in th
11. OVIEWER MPEG4 SIZE m The menu list will appear OPRINT MARK I 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY SFILE NO 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu S FORMAT 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO QUALITY in the submenu P N 7 Push the MENU SELECTOR MREC MODE a k S 8 Using the MENU SELECTOR MEMORY SET F select the image quality n a o SUPER FINE m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the image quality aaa See 000 NORMAL Roce m f you exit the sub menu without pushing the MENU SELECTOR SNS 2 the quality mode is not changed BFORMAT 9 To exit press the MENU button J s SERIES Number of images on the Memory Card Memory Stick QUALITY 8MB 16MB SUPER FINE Approx 45 Approx 90 FINE Approx 85 Approx 170 NORMAL Approx 155 Approx 310 The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M REC 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 E The still image is recorded to the Memory Card EH While the camcorder is recording the still image gt gt gt appears on the screen F 22 240 Digital Still Camera mode
12. even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed 2 The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation 3 When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead the date time indicator will display when you set the DATE TIME to ON When this occurs replace the lithium battery with a new one type CR2025 4 There is a 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 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features e MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English French German Spanish Italian Polish and Dutch e Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 i LINK i LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system used to transmit DV data high speed data tr
13. 1 4000 Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 Indoor sports such as basketball 1 120 If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value you should begin the recording with the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto exposure option is selected manual changes are applied first The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you set the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON or change to the EASY SLOW SHUTTER modes When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not shining into the lens A Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER Low Shutter Speed 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 1 25 1 13 1 6 off 4 To exit press the SLOW SHUTTER button m When using SLOW SHUTTER the image takes on a slow motion like effect m The SLOW SHUTTER function will not operate in EASY mode Advanced Recording EASY Mode for Beginners The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good
14. 20 seconds continuously m You can record a camera still inage on Memory Card by pressing the Photo button instead of the START STOP button Press the START STOP button to stop the recording Before using the MPEG REC function check whether the MEMORY CARD is inserted into the camcorder Moving pictures can be made in two sizes 176 x 144 or 352 x 288 pixels Moving images that you recorded are saved in asf file format on the Memory Card The files that you recorded are saved in a following folder The moving picture images on a Memory Card are smaller size and lower definition than one on Tape The sound is recorded in mono The following functions cannot be operated in M REC Mode DIS Digital Image Stabilizer Digital Zoom Fade Program AE Digital Special Effect Slow Shutter Don t insert or eject a tape during Memory card recording as it may record noise 100SMDVC Don t eject The Memory Card during recording as it may break the data on the Memory Card or the Memory Card itself Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes 1 2 3 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Press the MENU button Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MPEG4 SIZE Push the MENU SELECTOR m The MPEG4 SIZE
15. CN COORG Mone a y 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR 2 WIND CUT Del 8 m The submenu will appear 2 PERSE J 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PHOTO COPY and push the MENU SELECTOR TINEA WODE gt m All still images recorded on a cassette will be copied onto the Memory Card XIV SET 5 The camcorder automatically performs photo search to find still images and starts copying PHOTO SEARCH singin oat 6 Press W STOP button to stop copying 2 EDGE H Copy stops when the cassette is finished or Memory Card is full Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing This camcorder supports the DPOF Digital Print Order Format print format You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card with a printer supporting DPOF There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK m THIS FILE You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD m ALLFILES To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER m The last recorded image appears 3 Using the gt FWD and 44 REV buttons search for the still image that you want to mark 4 Press the MENU button 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR m The MEMORY SET submenu will appear 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PRINT MARK I push the MENU SELECTOR 7 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select either TH
16. D327i only Advanced Recording ENGLISH Available mode MENU B MENU P oY FUNGTIONS CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY se Selecting Storage Media MPEG4 M PLAY SELECT PHOTO to playback V 100 PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality V V 88 MPEG4 SIZE Selecting Image Resolution v 99 PRINT MARK Print images recorded on a Memory Card V 94 MEMORY PROTECT Preventing Accidental Erasure V 95 FILE NO File Naming Options V V V 87 DELETE Deleting Files V 96 FORMAT Formatting the Memory Card V 97 Setting the Brightness and colour Tones LCD ADJUST of the LCD V V V V 32 VIEWER DATE TIME Setting the Date and Time Vv Vv V V 55 TV DISPLAY Selecting OSD on off of TV Vv Vv V V 56 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M REC or M PLAY mode 1 Press the MENU button The MENU OSD is displayed The cursor fylleig S e yI indicates the feature you are currently adjusting 2 Use the MENU SELECTOR and push the MENU SELECTOR on the left side panel to select and activate the item 3 You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital functions Digital NIGHT ma NE os ozon MOR apes cheos CAPTURE DIS 0 o A o o D ZOOM o o A o o PHOTO x x x x o SLOW SHUTTER A x o o o Digital Special Effects 0 o o o A NIGHT CAPTURE o o O o x
17. 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 a 4pin terminal With a digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format allowing high quality images to be transferred Connecting to a PC If you want to transmit data to a PC you must install a IEEE 1394 add on card onto the PC not supplied The frame rate recorded for video capturing is dependent on the capacity of the PC m When you transmit data from the camcorder to another DV device some functions may not work If this occurs please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again m When you transmit data from the camcorder to PC PC function button is not available in M PLAY mode m Do not use the camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will cause IEEE1394 to shut off IEEE 1394 Data Transfer 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 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Connect the DV cable not supplied from the DV jack of the camcorder to the DV jack of the other DV device m Make sure that DV IN appe
18. NIGHT CAPTURE see page 68 Borne P DATE TIME see page 55 SEARO USB WL REMOTE see page 40 RB WIND CUT see page 54 Audio recording mode see page 53 Zero memory indicator see page 75 Remaining Tape measured in minutes Tape Counter Operating mode ke zoom Record speed mode non PHOTO mode Self recording and waiting timer see page 20 DIS see page 49 Volume control see page 35 Audio playback channel DV IN DV data transfer mode see page 79 DEW see page 7 Message Line PB DSE see page 76 PB ZOOM see page 77 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE see page 69 18 32 Tele MACRO see page 47 WVO ONNNNNNNNNN k ak k md mk k k mk ACOOJIOOCOAOROVDAOCOOONOUOUOROQVDPS OPOPYPYND IRWHNDA Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display in M REC M PLAY modes A Folder number file number see page 86 B Image counter Current still image Total 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 MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE Turning the OSD on off On Screen Display e 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 modes are always displayed on the OSD even wh
19. Recording an image from a cassette as a still image You 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 TAPE 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Hj 3 Play back the cassette S 4 Press the PHOTO button E The still image is recorded on the Memory Card H While the camcorder is recording the still image gt gt gt appears on the screen F 22 240 Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card There are 3 ways to view recorded images m Single To view an image frame by frame m Slide show To view all images automatically and in consecutive order H Multi display To view 6 images at once To view a Single image 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode H The last recorded image appears If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card NO STORED PHOTO or NO STORED MPEG and will display on the screen 3 S the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the desired still image To view the next image press the gt FWD button m To view the previous image press the 44 REV button H Pressing p FWD when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and pressing 44 REV w
20. Select the AUDIO MODE from the menu and push the MENU SELECTOR m The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit 16bit with each push 5 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE INITIAL H CAMERA H A V REC MODE et SB m MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER COPY i o AUDIO MODE 12 bit AUDIO SELECT OWIND CUT B T o PB DSE CAM MODE MA V SET OREC MODE verter BB O WIND CUT R 111110 0 PB DSE EEN a te Advanced Recording WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLAYER 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 button m The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select WIND CUT from submenu 5 This feature toggles ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR m R is shown in the display when you turn the WIND CUT on 6 To exit press the MENU button m Make sure WIND CUT is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible m Use the WIND CUT when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings CAM MODE D INITIAL H CAMERA MEMORY o PHOTO SEARCH HVIEWER COPY m AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT o PB DSE NV H A V O REC MODE 110171 OWIND CUT IM SB 12 bit
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22. images Tele MACRO TV DISPLAY Viewfinder WHT BALANCE WIND CUT WL REMOTE ZERO MEMORY Zoom ENGLISH 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 cover is detachable If a replacement fuse cover is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available from your dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BRO
23. on m If you do not want to use the DIS function set the DIS menu to OFF o DS ODSE SELECT 5 To exit press the MENU button m It is recommended that you deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod m f you use the DIS function the picture quality may deteriorate 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 effects Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create There are 9 DSE modes a ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect b MOSAIC mode This mode gives the images a mosaic effect c SEPIA mode This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment d NEGA mode This mode reverses the colours of the images creating a negative image e MIRROR mode This mode cuts the picture in half using a mirror effect f BLK amp WHT mode This mode changes the images to black and white g EMBOSS mode This mode creates a 3D effect embossing h CINEMA mode This mode covers the upper lower portions of the screen to give a cinematic effect i MAKE UP mode This mode allows the images to be selected in red green blue or yellow Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode CAM MODE D INITIAL CAMERA PROGRAM AE 2 Press the MENU butto
24. recordings m 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 off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes m Battery level recording mode counter DATE TIME and DIS w will be displayed H The word EASY Q will appear on the LCD at the same time However the DATE TIME will only be seen if it has been previously set see page 55 3 Press START STOP to start recording H Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings 12 00 4 Press the EASY button again in the STBY mode and then turn the EASY mode off 10 4AN 2004 m The EASY function will not turn off while you are recording E The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY mode E n EASY mode certain functions are not available such as MENU BLC AF MF If you want to use these functions you must first switch the EASY mode off m The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is uninstalled from the camcorder and therefore they must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced Advanced Recording AF MF Auto Focus Manual Focus 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 nec
25. soon change the battery as soon as possible D QAON CSD Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording time The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and conditions may differ when you actually use the camcorder the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording time given in these instructions The grey bar shown here to indicate battery level is actually white in the viewfinder For example on the viewfinder a full will be displayed as a full white bar and e empty will be displayed as a battery outline with the background image behind it Se fe Tips for Battery Identification A charge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and grey you may choose which one indicates charged and which indicates discharged E The charge mark setting does not affect the battery s charge status A Preparation 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 so
26. to CAMERA or PLAYER 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB port on your computer 3 Execute the DVC Media 5 1 program If you want the detailed description of USB streaming refer to the DVC Media 5 1 User s Manual Connecting to a PC 1 Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder USB jack If a PC is connected to the camcorder with a USB cable only the Power Switch Zoom Switch Mode Switch and NIGHT CAPTURE operate Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transmission you must disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse button to select Eject 2 Select Confirm and disconnect the USB cable when the Windows Splash screen appears Notes USB Cable m f you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged m f you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK Optional Accessory The Memory Stick stores and manages images recorded by the camera Memory Stick Functions Recording
27. using the infrared light is about 3 m about 10 feet m f you use the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function in normal recording situations ex outdoors by day the recorded picture may contain unnatural colours E Inthe POWER NIGHT CAPTURE mode certain functions are not available such as White Balance Program AE DSE BLC m When the subject is too bright press the SLOW SHUTTER button 51 25 S1 6 to obtain better quality recordings A Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques In certain situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results 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 recording with a top view of the LCD screen 3 Upward recording Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below 4 Self recording Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording with the Viewfinder m In circumstances where it is difficult to use the LCD monitor the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative Playback Tape Playback The playback function works in PLAYER 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 To play back a tape the television must have a
28. you want to use this unit as a DSC Digital Still Camera set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position Preparation 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 lon Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder 2 Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on the camcorder 4 Turn the power switch to off and the charging indicator will start to flash showing that the battery is charging Blinking time Charging rate Once per second Less than 50 Twice per second 50 75 Three times per second 75 90 Blinking stops and stays on 90 100 On for a second and Error Reset the battery pack and off for a second the DC cable 5 When the battery is fully charged disconnect the battery pack and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder m Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left connected to the camcorder H The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase H To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the battery pack always remove it from the camcorder after it is fully charged A Preparati
29. Digital Video Camcorder vini Prag VP D323 i D325 i D327 i AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display Owner s 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 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features s1 lbalsasssasnsisa i rssdta 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder Front amp Left View Left side View Right amp Top View Rear amp Bottom View Remote control OSD On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes OSD On Screen Display in M REC and M PLAY modes Turning the OSD on off On Screen Display Preparation 0000 How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control Self Record using the Remote Control Lithium Battery Installation Adjusting the Hand Strap Hand strap Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cover Connecting a Power Source To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable To select the CAMCORDER mode Using the Lithium lon Battery Pack Charging the Lithium lon Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time base Battery level display 26 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette BASIC Recording Making your First Recording
30. ECTOR to select AV IN OUT Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN or S VIDEO IN and push the MENU SELECTOR m AV IN and picture appear on the LCD monitor m OUT Releases the INPUT mode m AV IN When signals are received from the Audio Video input jacks m S VIDEO IN When signals are received from the the S video S Jack plug and Audio inputs Press the START STOP button to set the camcorder to REC PAUSE mode m PAUSE on the LCD monitor Select the TV program or playback the VHS tape 10 Press START STOP button to start recording m f you want to pause recording for a while press the START STOP button again 11 To stop recording press the W STOP button rN When you record the images being played back on analog VCR if they are not being played back in normal speed for example more than double speed or slow playback only grey image appears on the camcorder If you want to see the camcorder picture with a TV set AV IN OUT menu to OUT ANTENNA VIDEO AUDIO L VCR AUDIO R Lar IN ros G WIND CUT pl t Ul PB DSE o lt n DAV IN OUT PLAYER MODE BA V SET GS REC MODE SAGIPIN DPHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY 0 PLAYER MODE BA V SET BAV IN OUT OUT AV IN o S VIDEO IN IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 i LINK DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device Connecting with other standard products H A standard
31. IEWER DATEITIME 1 m OTV DISPLAY ccc toy 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted 6 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu CAM MODE VIEWER SET 7 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that it highlights the menu item you want to adjust 02 st BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT ADJUST COLOUR ADJUST O BRIGHT ADJUST 5 er Basic Recording 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR again H You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting m Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST H You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 35 9 Press the MENU button to finish the setting Using the VIEWFINDER In the PLAYER mode the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD is closed In the CAMERA mode the VIEWFINDER will work when the LCD is closed or rotated counterclockwise 180 Adjusting the Focus Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture refer to figure Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD You 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 PLAYER 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 colour if necessary
32. IS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU SELECTOR 8 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select the quantity and push the MENU SELECTOR m When you setup the PRINTMARK option to ALLFILES up to 999 files will be print marked The files will be marked 000 or 001 M PLAY MODE D INITIAL m CAMERA m A V EJMEMORY o M PLAY SELECT H VIEWER PHOTO QUALITY OMPEG4 SIZE O PRINT MARK I o PROTECT O FILE NO o DELETE FORMAT M PLAY MODE Ea MEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT PHOTO PHOTO QUALITY EIMPEG4 SIZE gt 352X288 OPRINT MARK I 000 OPROTECT FILE NO eee SERIES DDELETE DOFORMAT M PLAY MODE HMEMORY SET t PRINT MARK I OTHIS FILE NUM 000 OALL FILES NUM 000 D m The ALL FILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored images A Digital Still Camera mode Protection from accidental erasure You can protect important images from accidental erasure m f you execute FORMAT all images including protected images will be erased 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER E The last recorded image appears m f there are no recorded images on the Memory Card NO STORED PHOTO or NO STORED MPEG and amp will display on the screen 3 Using the gt FWD and 44 REV buttons search for the still image that you want to protect 4 Press the MENU button 5 Move t
33. ITIAL SET BILANGUAGE o ENGLISH OFRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL o ITALIANO POLSKI o NEDERLANDS SE a 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 To use it again push the START 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 Search REC SEARCH You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH function in STBY mode 1 J REC SEARCH enables you to play the recording backwards and Wd REC SEARCH enables you to play it forwards for as long as you keep each In button pressed down If you press the REC SEARCH button in STBY mode your camcorder will play in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically Mosaic like distortion may appear on the screen while in Record Search mode Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording H 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 Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots that you are taking You can lean against a wall or on a table for gr
34. Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a function you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR to change the values Notes DIS r AEN mm BB srv E Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode Bere utzon 0 00 00 E f you are using the M FOCUS MF function PROGRAM AE 3 you cannot use the Quick menu Win BALANCE le If you want to use the Quick menu FOCUS gt l amp WLREMOTE function release the M FOCUS MF mode EXPOSURE D Exrosuae rz 1o vaw 2004 DATE TIME e A ENGLISH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE 1 2 3 You 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 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see the x EJ icon and then push the MENU SELECTOR m You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE m Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR m SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 m EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29 To exit from the setting screen select the icon B J and push the MENU SELECTOR Recommended Shutter speeds when recording Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 or
35. Slow shutter button 3 TAPE EJECT 9 MENU button 4 IR Infrared Light 10 MENU Selector MENU VOLUME MF 5 Remote sensor 11 TFT LCD monitor 6 Accessories shoe Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2 Speaker 1 Function buttons MENU I 3 EASY Q 4 PB ZOOM MACRO 5 Mode switch 6 DISPLAY 1 Function buttons PLAYER CAMERA 2 Esa 2 3 EASY Q see page 61 lt REW REC SEARCH CN C SEARG 4 PB ZOOM MACRO FF REC SEARCH 5 Mode switch MEMORY CARD TAPE PII PLAY STILL FADE 6 DISPLAY m STOP BLC Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right amp Top View 7 NIGHT CAPTURE switch 1 PHOTO button 8 Zoom lever 2 Multi AV Jack 3 USB Jack 9 External MIC in 4 START STOP button 10 Power Switch 5 DV Jack 6 DC Jack 11 Handstrap 1 PHOTO button 6 DC Jack see page 67 7 NIGHT CAPTURE switch 2 Multi AV Jack 8 Zoom lever 3 USB Jaek 9 External MIC in see page 65 4 START STOP button 10 Power Switch 5 DV Jack 11 Handstrap ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear amp Bottom View 1 Hook for shoulder starp 2 Charging indicator 3 LITHIUM Battery Cover 4 Tripod receptacle 5 Memory Card slot 6 Battery Release 1 Hook for shoulder starp 2 Charging indicator 3 LITHIUM Battery Cover 4 Tripod recepta
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37. WN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED WARNING Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW NOTE This page is applicable to Great Britain only l UNITED KINGDOM 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 EC Countries will comply with the warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country concerned In case of difficulty details of our Authorised Service Centres are available from Samsung Electronics U K Ltd Euro Service Centre Stafford Park 12 TELFORD Shropshire TF3 3BJ Tel 0870 242 0303 Fax 01952 297617 H WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1 The warranty is only valid if when warranty service is required the warranty card is fully and properly completed and is presented with the original invoice or sales slip or confirmation and the serial number on the product has not been defaced 2 Samsung s obligations are limited to the repair or at its discretion replacement of the product or the defective part 3 Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealer
38. ansport port both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC making it possible to produce or edit various images USB interface for digital image data transfer You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add on card e PHOTO The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound while in Camera mode DV only e 900x Digital zoom Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size e Colour TFT LCD A high resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean sharp images as well as the ability to review your recordings immediately e Digital Image Stabilizer DIS The DIS compensates for any handshake reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification Various digital effects The DSE Digital Special Effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects e Back Light Compensation BLC The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject you re recording e Program AE The Program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of scene action to be filmed e NIGHT CAPTURE The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in a dark place e Digital Still Camera function m Using Memory Card you can easily record and playback standard still images m You can transfer standard still inages on the Memory Card to your PC using the USB interface MPEG Recording MPEG recording makes it possible to recor
39. any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V 50 60 Hz m Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter if necessary depending on the design of the local wall outlet Colour system m You can view your recording in the viewfinder However to view it on a television or copy it to a videocassette recorder the television or VCR must be NTSC compatible and have the appropriate Multi AV jacks Otherwise you may need to use a transcoder PAL compatible Countries Regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc NTSC compatible Countries Regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD from anywhere in the world Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 Display Blinking Informs that Action ct slow the battery pack is almost discharged Change to a charged one When the remaining time on the t
40. ape slow i is about 2 minutes TAPE END Prepare a new one TAPE END no the tape reached its end Change to a new one TAPE there is no tape in camcorder Insert a tape PROTECTION the tape is protected from recording If you want to record release the protection the camcorder has some mechanical A G fault 1 Eject the tape 2 Set to OFF 3 Detach the battery 4 Reattach the battery If unresolved contact your local service representative moisture condensation has formed in the camcorder Moisture Condensation see below If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor If there is moisture inside the camcorder amp DEW is displayed If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery Leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room a Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M REC M PLAY mode Display Blinking Informs that Action MEMORY CARD slow There is no Memory Card in the camcorder Insert a Memo
41. ars on the screen 3 Press the START STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode m PAUSE is displayed on the OSD 4 Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture 5 Press the START STOP button to start recording m f you want to pause recording momentarily press the START STOP button again 6 To stop recording press the W STOP button E When using this camcorder as a recorder the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven however recorded pictures will not be affected H Operation is not guaranteed for all computer environments recommended above A USB interface Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection You 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 the camcorder System Requirements CPU Intel Pentium III 450 processor compatible or better Operating system Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP RAM 128 MB or more CD ROM 4x CD ROM drive fff VIDEO 65 000 colour or better video display card Available USB port V1 1 Hard Disc 4GB 8GB recommended Intel Pentium III is a trademark of the Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation All other brands and names are property of their respective owners
42. ase the button Slow playback Forward Reverse Forward Slow Playback m Press the I gt SLOW button on the remote control during Playback H To resume normal playback press the PII PLAY STILL button Reverse Slow Playback m Press the lt Il button during Forward Slow Play back m To resume forward slow playback press the I gt button m To resume normal playback press the PII PLAY STILL button Playback Frame advance To 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 To resume normal playback press the PI PLAY STILL button Forward frame advance m Press the F ADV button on the remote control in Still mode Reverse frame advance m Press the lt I the button on the remote control to change the direction in FAADV mode m Press the F ADV button on the remote control F ADV X2 Playback Forward Reverse Forward X2 Playback m Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback m To resume normal playback press the PHI PLAY STILL button Reverse X2 Playback m Press the ii the button during Forward X2 Playback m To resume normal playback press the PII PLAY STILL button Reverse playback To playback in reverse at normal speed press the lt I button during normal forward playback Press the PIT PLAY STILL or I gt
43. bright H The subject is against a snowy background 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the BLC button m Normal BLC Normal m BLC enhances the subject a m When NIGHT CAPTURE to set to ON the BLC function does not work E The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode Advanced Recording Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only You 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 To Start Recording 1 Before recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 2 Press the START STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear fade in To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT 3 When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 4 When the picture has disappeared press the START STOP button to stop recording Hold down the FADE button a FADE OUT Gradual disappearance SSS a FADE OUT Approx 4 seconds b FADE IN Approx 4 seconds Gradual appearance b FADE IN Release the FADE button Advanced Recording Audio dubbing The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode You can add sound to the original sound on a pre recorded tape recorded in SP mo
44. button to return to normal forward playback m Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen in some of the playback modes if you are using a tape recorded in LP m Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback A Playback ZERO MEMORY The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes You 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 m The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0 00 00 Zero memory indicator E f you want to cancel the zero memory function press the ZERO MEMORY button again 2 Finding the zero position m When you are playing back fast forward or rewinding the tape The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position m When you have finished recording press the power switch on the PLAYER and press the lt 4 REW button The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position 3 The tape counter with the MI Zero memory indicator disappears from the display and the tape counter is changed to the time code m In the following situations ZERO MEMORY mode may be canceled automatically At the end of the section marked with the ZERO MEMORY function When the tape is ejected When you remove the battery pack or power supply m The zero memory may not function correct
45. cle 5 Memory Card slot 6 Battery Release M Memory Card slot VP D323 i Memory Stick VP D325 i D327 i P Memory Stick a Memory Stick PRO sommo Usable MEMORY CARDs Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control ENGLISH 1 PHOTO 2 START STOP 3 SELF TIMER 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 6 A DUB 7 gt gt FF 8 4 REW 9 P gt PLAY 10 Direction SELF NER Zo g N MEMORY TIME 18 DISPLAY 17 Zoom 16 X2 15 DATE TIME 14 gt SLOW 13 II STILL 12 M STOP 11 F ADV PHOTO START STOP SELF TIMER see page 20 ZERO MEMORY see page 75 PHOTO Search A DUB see page 65 gt gt FF 44 REW p gt PLAY CMON DAA BF wD 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Direction lt I II gt see page 73 F ADV see page 74 H STOP IH STILL Ip SLOW DATE TIME X2 see page 74 Zoom Display Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes Battery level see page 26 Easy mode see pages 61 DSE Digital Special Effects mode see page 50 OSD in CAMERA mode Program AE see page 44 White Balance mode see page 46 eee BLC Back Light Compensation see page 63 wroe P Manual focus see page 62 aa anit Shutter speed and EXPOSURE see page 59 Zoom position see page 47 wok CAPTURE eG
46. compatible colour system We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the camcorder Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video input jacks 1 Connect the camcorder and TV with the Multi AV cable Video inputs P efit Audio input E The yellow plug Video Wa F right Red m The white plug Audio L mono POTE SMDEO Ho Camcorder E The red plug Audio R If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR connect the yellow plug Video to the video input of the TV or VCR and the white plug Audio L to the audio input of the TV or VCR You may use the SCART adapter optional 2 Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector on the TV to VIDEO m Refer to the TV or VCR user s manual 4 Play the tape m You may use an S VIDEO optional plug to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S VIDEO connector on your TV m Even if you use an S VIDEO optional plug you need to connect an audio cable E f you connect the cable to the Multi AV jack you will not hear sound from the Camcorder s speakers Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR 1 Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Multi AV cable H The yellow plug Video m The white plug Audio L Mono m The red plug Audio R 2 Connect a TV to the VCR 3 Set the power switch o
47. d video onto a Memory Card e MULTI MEMORY CARD SLOT VP D325 i D327 i only Multi Memory Card Slot is compatible with Memory Stick MMC Multi Media Card and SD Secure Digital Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera Basic Accessories 1 Lithium lon Battery pack 1 Lithium lon Battery pack 2 AC Power Adapter 3 AC cord 2 AC Power Adapter AA E8 TYPE AA E8 TYPE 4 3 AC Cord lt eS 4 Multi AV Cable AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO i 4 Multi AV Cable 5 Instruction Book 6 Lithium battery 5 Instruction Book AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO CR2025 2EA 6 Lithium battery for R Remote Control and Clock L TYPE CR2025 2EA 7 Remote Control 7 Remote Control 8 USB cable 9 Software CD 8 USB cable A 9 Software CD SROP 10 Lens Cover 11 Shoulder strap 10 Lens Cover 11 Shoulder strap Optional Accessories 12 Memory Stick 13 Scart adapter 12 Memory Stick gt 13 Scart adapter Bi T A Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front amp Left View 6 Accessories shoe 1 Internal MIC 7 Viewfinder 8 Slow shutter button 9 MENU button 10 MENU Selector MENU VOLUME MF 11 TFT LCD monitor 2 Lens 3 TAPE EJECT 4 IR Infrared Light 5 Remote sensor 1 Internal MIC 7 Viewfinder see page 33 2 Lens 8
48. de 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 to PLAYER mode H f you want to use an external microphone connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder H When you wish to dub using the External A V input connect the Multi AV cable to the camcorder by inserting the Multi AV cable into the Multi AV Jack at the rear of the camcorder VP D323i D325i D327i only Press the MENU button move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN OUT and push the MENU SELECTOR to select AV IN 2 Press the PAI PLAY STILL button and find the timeframe of the scene to be dubbed 3 Press the PII PLAY STILL button to pause the scene 4 Press the A DUB button on the Remote Control m A DUB will be displayed on the LCD m The camcorder is in a ready to dub state for dubbing 5 Press the PAI PLAY STILL button to start dubbing m Press the W STOP button to stop the dubbing H You can not use the audio dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape E When you wish to dub using the External A V input you must connect the Multi AV cable to the audio system from which you wish to record VP D323i D325i D327i only SELF ZERO DATE TIMER MEMORY TIME gt ae PHOTO SEARCH ADU x O O
49. ding Techniques Contents Playback Tape Playback Playback on the LCD Playback on a TV monitor Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video input jacks Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode Playback pause 0 eee Picture search Forward Reverse Slow playback Forward Reverse Frame advance To play back frame by frame X2 Playback Forward Reverse Reverse playback ZERO MEMORV PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects PB ZOOM Recording in PLAYER mode VP D323i D325i D327i only IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 i LINK DV standard data connections Connecting to a DV device Connecting to a PC System requirements Recording with a DV connection cable VP D323i D325i D327i only ON AAEL sss sasess cok E vsde cone i Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection System Requirements Installing DVC Media 5 1 Program Using the PC camera function Using the Removable Disk function Using the USB streaming function Connecting to a PC Digital Still Camera moden naer CT i MEMORY STICK Optional Accessory Memory Stick Functions Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ie lage FOMO skansa A een Sere feet Ste denne ad cae a cate aver eee ete pene
50. does not operate You have reached the end of the cassette while recording Check the record protection tab on the cassette Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it The battery pack is fully exhausted The camcorder goes off automatically The atmospheric temperature is too low The battery pack is The battery pack has not been charged fully quickly exhausted The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack When you See 4 blue The video heads may be dirty playback Clean the head with a cleaning tape A vertical strip appears The contrast between the subject and the background on the screen when is too great for the camcorder to operate normally recording a dark Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or background use the BLC function while you are recording brighter The image in the The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted viewfindar is blurred Adjust the viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the viewfinder come into sharp focus Auto focus does not Check the M FOCUS menu work Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode Play FF or REW Check the POWER switch Set the power switch to PLAYER button does not work You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette When you see a This is normal operation a
51. e 39 Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY The TV DISPLAY function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC and M PLAY modes You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display m OFF The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder only m ON The OSD appears in the LCD screen Viewfinder and TV m Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn the OSD ON OFF displayed on the LCD Viewfinder TV 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA PLAYER M REC and M PLAY mode CAM MODE E CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button MEMORY m The menu list will appear DER pare I TIME 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR O TV DISPLAY 11701 4 Select TV DISPLAY and push the MENU SELECTOR aS m The DISPLAY mode switches between ON OFF with each push T OLCD ADJUST 5 To exit press the MENU button MIDATE TIME itene TOPAS Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu Navigation Menu 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 E DATE TIME see page 55 w Each time you select DATE TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR it will be displayed in the order of DATE TIME DATE TIME OFF MIRROR E WL REMOTE ii see page 40 Each time you select WL REMOTE a
52. e direction of the arrow m Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically H Please wait while the tape is completely ejected 2 After removing the tape close the door and store the camcorder in a dust free environment m Dust and other foreign materials can cause square shaped noise or jerky images 3 Set the power switch to the OFF mode 4 Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium lon Battery Pack m Slide the BATTERY RELEASE switch and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To 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 blue screen Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Insert the cleaning tape Press the PI PLAY STILL button Press the W STOP button after 10 seconds RON H Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette If the picture quality has not improved repeat the operation If the problem continues contact your local authorized service centre m Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources m You can use your camcorder in
53. e is connected to the Multi AV jack you can hear sound from the speaker when AV IN OUT MODE on MENU is set to AV IN or S VIDEO IN VP D323i D325i D327i only ENGLISH voL 14 12 00 iga 10 JAN 2004 A ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS Page CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY CLOCK SET Setting the time V v Y Y 39 WL REMOTE Using the Remote Control V V V 40 INITIAL BEEP SOUND x Play Various Sound Effects v v v Y 41 SHUTTER SOUND sx Sound Effect for the photo button Vv Vv 42 LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language V V V V 29 DEMO Demonstration V 43 PROGRAM AE Selecting the PROGRAM AE v 44 Function WHT BALANCE Setting White Balance Vv Vv 46 CAMERA D ZOOM Selecting Digital Zoom V 48 Selecting the Digital Image DIS Stabilizing K 49 DSE SELECT Setting the Digital special effect V 50 REC MODE Selecting the recording speed V V x 52 PHOTO SEARCH Searching pictures recorded in Vv 67 PHOTO COPY Copying aar ana TAPE onto v 93 AV AUDIO MODE Selecting Sound Quality for v V x 53 recording AUDIO SELECT Selecting the Audio playback Vv 66 WIND CUT Minimizing wind noise V V 54 Selecting a Digital Special Effect PB DSE during the playback v 76 Selecting Analog A V in or out V 78 AV IN OUT sx x This Function works on model VP D323i D325i
54. ear BINITIAL PROGRAM AE S IMEMORY 0D ZOOM A ss B 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and VIEWER a Disia eo Ea push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu SAMME CAM MODE MCAMEBAGET PXCAMERA SET 5 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the PROGRAM AE mode Sr ETT PROGRAM AE m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the PROGRAM AE EDIS 5 AUTONET PORTRAIT 0 SPOTLIGHT SAND SNOW HIGH 8 SPEED mode in Beye 6 To exit press the MENU button H While setting the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON the PROGRAM AE function does not work m The PROGRAM AE function will not operate in EASY mode 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 You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image colour m AUTO This mode is used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically m HOLD This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value m INDOOR This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience Under halogen or studio video lighting Subject is of one dominant colour Close up m OUTDOOR This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience Se In daylight especially for close ups and where the subject is
55. eater stability Do not forget to breathe gently 5 Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 6 Whenever possible use a tripod Recording with the Viewfinder 1 Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap 2 Place your right elbow against your side 3 Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure not to touch the built in microphone 4 Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots that you are taking You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane Whenever possible use a tripod N OU ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD Your 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 m BRIGHT SELECT H BRIGHT ADJUST m COLOUR ADJUST 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position m Inthe PLAYER mode you may only setup the LCD while the tape is playing 2 Open the LCD screen and the LCD switches on 3 Press the MENU button TNE TANE E CAMERA BVIEWER SET 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR so that VIEWER is highlighted and ON OEY SANs Ss then push the MENU SELECTOR OM
56. eep sound VP D323i D325i D327i only gets faster then recording starts automatically If you want to cancel the Self Timer function before recording press the SELF TIMER button 4 Press START STOP again when you wish to stop recording Preparation Lithium Battery Installation 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 time indicator will display when you set the DATE TIME to ON When this occurs replace the lithium battery with type CR2025 1 Open the lithium battery cover from the camcorder 2 Position the Lithium cell in the holder with the positive terminal face outward 3 Close the lithium battery cover The lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction Warning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately Preparation 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 START STOP button without having to change the position of your hand
57. emory Card Turn the Power switch to OFF Push the Memory Card then it comes out of the camcorder automatically mnsa Memory Stick Pull out the Memory Card os Do not attempt to pull the Memory Card out without first pushing it in pon o VP D325 i D327 i Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO E Memory Stick Duo type or RS MMC VP D325 i D327 i only should be inserted by using the ADAPTOR not supplied If you set the camcorder to M PLAY mode the last recorded still image appears If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card NO STORED PHOTO ble MEMORY CARD or NO STORED MPEG and 2 will display on the screen ele OPKEARD While recording loading erasing or formatting do not turn off the power or change the mode Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Card to avoid losing data Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory Card Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Card After pulling the Memory Card out from the camcorder please keep the Memory Card in a soft case to prevent static shock The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse static electricity electric noise or repair Save important images separately E Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse somme A Digital Still Camera mode Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card
58. en 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 e Turning the DATE TIME on off The DATE TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF ENGLISH OSD in M REC mode 22 240 MEMORY CARD 12 00 100 0001 10 JAN 2004 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 Preparation 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 doesn t work Ensure that you insert the lithium battery 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 LCD 3 Press the START STOP button to start the timer Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound VP D323i D325i D327i only Inthe last one second of the countdown the b
59. es are stored on the Memory Card MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows m SERIES When there are existing files the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence m RESET When there are no files stored on the Memory Card The file numbering starts from 0001 When there are files stored on the Memory Card File numbering will continue after the last file s number 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD and the power Switch to the CAMERA mode MBEG MODE a OINITIAL OD CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button MEMORY o PHOTO QUALITY m The menu list will appear SE SPRINT MARK o PROTECT eB 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR S FORMAT 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the FILE NO and push the MENU SELECTOR r M REC MODE g 5 To exit press the MENU button MEMORY SAT M PLAY SELECT PHOTO PHOTO QUALITY SF MPEG4 SIZE SPRINT MARKI BPROTECT FILE NO 110000 SERIES DELETE FORMAT m When using a Memory Card that contains image files from another device file numbering will begin after the highest number Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded Select the image quality 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD MREC MODE a 2 Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode DINITIAL 3 Press the MENU button BAN OM PLAY SELECT HMEMORY PHOTO QUALITY
60. essary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and or unreliable Auto Focusing If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus Manual Focusing In the following situations you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually a Apicture containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away b Aperson enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car d People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd O Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the FOCUS is highlighted and then push the MENU SELECTOR E M FOCUS MF will display 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the object is in focus H Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult M Focus L wr 4 To return to AF Auto Focus push the MENU SELECTOR again 12 00 10 JAN 2004 ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in CAMERA M REC mode BLC off Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background m The subject is in front of a window m 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 features m The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too
61. ght 2 Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain sea water and any other form of moisture If the camcorder gets wet it may get damaged Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record To preserve battery power keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it If your camcorder is in CAMERA 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 Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place Dropping the battery pack may damage it A brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack you need to charge it completely It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making a long 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 Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning 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 wit
62. h a dry type cleaning cassette Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun Direct sunlight can damage the CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 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 Notes regarding Record or Playback using the LCD 1 The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision 5 Z j y y technology However there may be tiny dots 3 x O y YS red blue or green in colour that appear on the LCD display These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way 2 When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly lf this occurs we recommend using the viewfinder 3 Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor Notes regarding the hand strap To ensure a steady picture while filming check that the hand strap is properly adjusted Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1 The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings
63. he MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR m The submenu of MEMORY SET will appear 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight PROTECT and push the MENU SELECTOR 7 Push the MENU SELECTOR to set PROTECT to ON or OFF m THIS FILE protects the currently selected file from erasure 8 Using the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the still image that you wish to protect 9 To exit the menu press the MENU button ENGLISH r OINITIAL CAMERA A V E MEMORY OVIEWER M PLAY MODE g M PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY OMPEG4 SIZE O PRINT MARK I oPROTECT O FILE NO o DELETE FORMAT HFORMAT MDELETE M PLAY MODE g EMEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT s SERIES M PLAY MODE EMEMORY SET B DPROTECT OTHIS FILE 00e O Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images You 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 PLAY MODE a B INITIAL 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER avai EIMEMORY M PLAY SELECT OVIEWER o PHOTO QUALITY 3 Using the gt FWD and lt 44 REV buttons search for the still image that you want to delete SPRINT MARKI ILE NO 4 Press the MENU button S FORMAT 5 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY and push
64. hen you are on the first image will take you to the last image m Keep pressing gt FWD or 44 REV to search for an image quickly To view a slide show 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode m The last recorded image appears 3 Press the PII S SHOW button H All images will be played back consecutively for 3 4 seconds each 4 To stop the slide show press the PII S SHOW button again Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display 1 Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD 2 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode m The last recorded image appears 3 To view six stored images on single screen press the W MULTI button H A selection mark gt appears under the image m Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a image 4 To return to single playback mode press the W MULTI button again m To display the previous six images press 44 REV m To display the next six images press gt gt FWD eo aor gt 100 0025 22 23 24 22 24 Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card You can copy still images recorded with the PHOTO function onto a Memory Card Rewind the TAPE to the point where you want copying to start 1 Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode PLAYER MODE CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button SAER o REC MODE cH EB
65. l recording situations ex outdoors by day the recorded picture may be tinted green E In the NIGHT CAPTURE mode certain functions are not available such as White Balance NIGHT CAPTURE Program AE DSE BLC m If focusing is difficult with the auto focus mode when using the NIGHT CAPTURE function focus manually m Do not cover the Infrared Light with your hand Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE 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 you work in POWER NIGHT CAPTURE mode the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE PS appears on the LCD continuously 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Turn on the NIGHT CAPTURE switch and then press the SLOW SHUTTER button 3 Press the SLOW SHUTTER button to set shutter speed S1 25 S1 13 S1 6 The SLOW SHUTTER function enables you to record a subject at three different brightness levels 4 When using POWER NIGHT CAPTURE the image takes on a slow motion like effect 5 To cancel the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function press the SLOW SHUTTER button to setto aus off and then turn off the NIGHT CAPTURE switch POWER NIGHT CAPTURE Notes P 12 00 H 10 JAN 2004 m The maximum recording distance
66. light MEMORY and push the MENU SELECTOR H The sub menu will appear Select FORMAT from the list and push the MENU SELECTOR ALL FILES ARE DELETED FORMAT REALLY appears on the screen 7 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item m NO To return to previous menu m YES To start formatting 8 Push the MENU SELECTOR If you selected the YES COMPLETE is appeared on the screen when the MEMORY CARD formatting is finished 9 To exit the menu push the MENU button oN O U r M PLAY MODE DINITIAL CAMERA A V EIMEMORY M PLAY SELECT D VIEWER PHOTO QUALITY O MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT o FILE NO DELETE FORMAT A M PLAY MODE EXMEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT mPHOTO QUALITY mMPEG4 SIZE DPRINT MARK DPROTECT O FILE NO 0 SERIES DELETE FORMAT m f you want to format the Memory Stick on your PC use only the MS formatter supplied with the software CD m The MS formatter can only be used with Memory Sticks Digital Still Camera mode MPEG RECORDING You can record moving picture images with audio onto the Memory card Recording moving pictures onto a MEMORY CARD RON Insert a Memory Card into the slot on the camcorder Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Press the START STOP button the images are recorded on the MEMORY CARD in MPEG4 m You can record 10
67. ly where there is a break between recordings on the tape Playback PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects The PB DSE function works in PLAYER 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 PLAYER mode and then play back a tape 2 Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V 3 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 4 Select PB DSE from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu 6 Select PB DSE item off mirror mosaic from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 7 To exit press the MENU button 8 To cancel the PB DSE function set the PB DSE to off or press the STOP button m You cannot apply the PB DSE function to pictures which are being input from an external source m Once you modify an image using the PB DSE function it cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder s DV jack PLAYER MODE D INITIAL CAMERA H A V REC MODE 1 7 H MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH OVIEWER COPY M AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT IM o PB DSE SPB 12 bit PLAYER MODE BA V SET REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE DAUDIO SELECT WIND CUT BM DPB DSE eee PLAYER MODE A V SET DPB DSE o OFF MIRROR MOSAIC ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER m
68. n EMORY e D ZOOMA S re m The menu list will appear E MEWER gt e DSM i er 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select DSE SELECT from the submenu SAMME ECAMERA SET 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu FIPROGRAM AE 1 111111 EWT BALANCE 6 Using MENU SELECTOR select the DSE mode DDSESELECT i m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode 7 To exit press the MENU button p CAM MODE EB CAMERA SET DDSE SELECT ART H While setting the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON the DSE function does not work Masilc m The DSE function will not operate in EASY mode NEGA 2 BLK amp WHT J CAM MODE PXCAMERA SET EIDSE SELECT EMBOSS CINEMA EaMAKE UP RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW Advanced Recording REC MODE The REC MODE function works in CAMERA mode and PLAYER mode VP D323i D325i D327i only This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode m SP standard play This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape m LP long play This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape r 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode or PLAYER mode VP D323i D325i D327i only GAMIMODE D INITIAL O CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button E MEMORY SPHOTO SEARCH a OVIEWER OCOPY i E The menu list will appear o AUDIO MODE 12 bit SWIND CUT IM 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and pu
69. n the camcorder to PLAYER mode Ganconaes 4 Turn on both the TV and VCR m Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE m Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set 5 Play the tape Playback 1 Connect a power source and set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Insert the tape you wish to play back 3 Using the gt FF and 44 REW buttons find the first position you wish to play back 4 Press the PHI PLAY STILL button m The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds m f atape reaches its end while being played back the tape will rewind automatically m The playback mode SP LP is selected automatically a Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode The PLAY 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 To prevent tape and head drum wear your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 5 minutes Playback Pause Press the PII PLAY STILL button during Playback To resume playback press the PHI PLAY STILL button Picture search Forward Reverse Press the gt FF or 44 REW buttons during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback press the PII PLAY STILL button Keep pressing gt gt FF or 44 REW buttons during Playback or Still mode To resume normal playback rele
70. nd it is not a failure or broken block image defect during the RECORD SEARCH a Specifications Model name VP D323 i D325 i D327 i System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Size dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S video output Audio output DV input output PAL 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Rotary heads PCM system Digital video tape 6 35mm width Mini DV cassette SP approx 18 83mm s LP approx 12 57mm s SP 60 minutes when using DVM 60 LP 90 minutes when using DVM 60 Approx 150 sec using DVM60 tape CCD Charge Coupled Device F1 4 10x Optical 900x Digital Electronic zoom lens 30 2 5inchs 123k VP D327 i 211k TFT LCD 0 24 Colour LCD 1Vp p 75Q terminated Y 1Vp p 75Q C 0 286Vp p 75Q 7 5dBs 6002 terminated VP D323i D325i D327i 4pin special in out connector VP D323 D325 D327 out only USB output Mini B type connector External mic 3 5 stereo General Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Storage temperature External dimension Weight Built in MIC Remote control DC 8 4V Lithium lon Battery Pack 7 4V Lithium lon Battery Pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz 4 7W LCD 3 7W Viewfi
71. nd push the MENU SELECTOR the WL REMOTE is switched to either enabled or disabled M 12 00 10 JAN 2004 Bees E DIS W see page 49 Each time you select DIS and push the MENU SELECTOR the DIS icon is displayed or set to OFF E DSE Digital Special Effect see page 50 Each time you select DSE and push the MENU SELECTOR the DSE preset values are applied or set to OFF DSE values will not switch between On and Off if they have not been preset in the menu H PROGRAM AE see page 44 Each time you select PROGRAM AE and push the MENU SELECTOR you can choose between the preset PROGRAM AE values and AUTO You can t choose between Auto and the PROGRAM AE values if the values have not been preset in the regular menu Advanced Recording E 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 H FOCUS Auto Focus Manual Focus see page 62 Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus MF or Auto Focus E SHUTTER SPEED amp EXPOSURE You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting J icon and pushing the MENU SELECTOR For more information see the next page Setting the Quick menu 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2
72. nder 0 40 C 32 F 104 F 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Length 3 9inches 99 2mm Height 3 5inches 89 5mm Width 2 3inches 57 5mm 390g Except for Lithium lon Battery Pack and tape Omni directional stereo condenser microphone Indoors greater than 49ft 15m straight line Outdoors about 16 4ft 5m straight line e These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice ENGLISH INDEX Accessories AF MF Audio dubbing AUDIO MODE 2c dacsccnasecsosnescchasesacives sivas dalceseussetabesubtetesineguldna cab JV Ova 53 Battery Pack BEEP SOUND BG sree san Cassette Cleaning CLOCK SET Connecting DATE TIME DC Cable Deletin DEMONSTRATION DIS EASY Mode EXPOSURE K ab br E T en ane eee eee tee 64 Formatting 97 Frame advance 74 Functions buttons oiro dat al ala a R Sn dk aa ieee 14 H Hand Strap Meee per ee re ee eee eee 22 JEBE1 3900 a ies cacy ate bitar Lit arent hala tees ches atak atalanta ls 79 5 MCD J VT N A A Soares av eae ee 31 32 M Memory Stick MPEG RECORDING MPEG SIZE PB DSE PHOTO copy PHOTO quality PHOTO SEARCH PROGRAM AE Protection QUICK MEHU see sts ces setscryccepecaseeccsatecnsetteccuacssdcieransninsecuadatgeaertnesaseugeteel gevarvanty REC MODE REC Search Remote control SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SPEED Sound Speaker Still
73. nea al a ener es eae am Tans Contents Selecting the CAMCORDER mode MEMORY FILE NUMBER Selecting the image quality Select the image quality Number of images on the Memory Card Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M Recording images to a Memory Card Recording an image from a cassette as a still image Viewing Still images To view a Single image To view a slide show To view the Multi Display Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card Marking images for printing Protection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Formatting the Memory Card Attention MPEG RECORDING Selecting the moving picture sizes MPEG Playback Maintenance After finishing a recording Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads Using Your Camcorder Abroad Power sources Colour system 103 Troubleshooting ees sesccccstssecesestececadecsoeaseceeseenaee soca rastee EAEE AARE a raaa aa LOA 104 104 104 we 105 Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation Self Diagnosis Display in M REC M PLAY mode IS PECHICALIONS concen aar a iA Power Sources United Kingdom ONIY seere ereer ieran aAA AA ERE E e eare LOD A Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please ro
74. ode The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still images 1 Press the PB ZOOM button in playback or still mode o 2 The image is magnified starting from the centre of image and arrows appear which allow you MACE to move the image in four directions N PBZOOM 3 You can zoom in from 1 2x to 8 0x by moving the zoom lever 4 You can move the image in the arrow directions using the MENU SELECTOR 5 You can change the arrow direction vertical horizontal by pushing the MENU SELECTOR 6 To cancel the PB ZOOM function press the PB ZOOM or STOP button m You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to pictures which are being input from an external video source m The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the camcorder s DV jack Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode VP D323i D325i D327i only You can use this camcorder as a recorder You can record a tape from VCR or TV RONDA Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi AV cable Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER mode Turn on the VCR or TV Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder m f you want to record from a connected VCR insert a recorded VHS tape into the VCR 5 Push the MENU button move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the 8 9 MENU SELECTOR Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight AV IN OUT and push the MENU SEL
75. of one dominant colour AMERA WHT BALANG BVIEWER ODS ccc 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode SDE SELECY 2 Press the MENU button E The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select WHT BALANCE from the submenu EGE 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub menu BCAMERA SET 6 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the WHITE BALANCE mode BWHT BALANCE m Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode ODIs wh oDIS ere HDSE SELECT N To exit press the MENU button J Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change During normal outdoor recording setting to AUTO may provide better results m When NIGHT CAPTURE is set to ON the WHT BALANCE function does not work mR m The WHT BALANCE function will not operate in EASY mode IH CAMERA SET m Turn the digital zoom off if necessary to set a more accurate white balance PIWHT BALANCE E E e gt Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out s Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a 11 T2 2 H scene CdD For more professional looking recordings do not use the zoom function too often You can zoom using variable zoom speeds Use these features for different shots Please note that over use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time 1 Move the zoom leve
76. on Using the Lithium lon Battery Pack Table 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 Charging Continuous recording time Battery time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB LS110 Approx Approx Approx 2hr thr 30min 2hr Approx Approx Approx Spleen 3hr 30min 3hr 10min 4hr 10min E The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 32 F 0 C The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 32 F 0 C or left in temperatures above 104 F 40 C for a long period even when it is fully recharged Do not put the battery pack near any heat sources fire or flames for example Do not disassemble process press or heat the Battery Pack Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce fire and overheating Preparation Battery level display The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack Fully charged 20 40 used 40 80 used 80 95 used Completely used flickers The camcorder will turn off
77. p sound whenever you change a setup value 1 Press the MENU button ae si m The menu list will appear DNA S BEEP SOUND S 2 E VIEWER o LANGUAGE 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR eae 3 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select BEEP SOUND from the submenu L z 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND CAM MODE The setting switches between ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR INITIAL SET m You will hear a Beep Sound when you select the ON setup SOC SET m When you press the START STOP button to start recording the BEEP SOUND is automatically set to OFF so you can t hear it any longer 5 To exit press the MENU button Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND VP D323i D325i D327i only You 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 m The menu list will appear 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 5 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select SHUTTER SOUND from the submenu 6 Push MENU SELECTOR to switch between ON and OFF 7 To exit press the MENU button r M REC MODE INITIAL oCLOCK SET H CAMERA WL REMOTE AN o BEEP SOUND H MEMORY SHUT SOUND OVIEWER O LANGUAGE a ADEMI soi
78. r M REC MODE BINITIAL SET OCLOCK SET COLANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode is switched OFF 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode The mode switch must be in the TAPE position s EINITIAL CLOCK SET 2 Press the MENU button EICAMERA OWL REMOTE H The menu list will appear E MEMORY o DEMO ses 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select DEMONSTRATION from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR CAM MODE 5 To activate the DEMONSTRATION set DEMONSTRATION ON INITIAL SET H Press the MENU button to quit the menu Er T E Goce d H The demonstration will begin pg A eee 6 To end the DEMONSTRATION go back into the Menu and set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF m The DEMONSTRATION function only works without a TAPE inserted m The DEMONSTRATION mode is automatically activated when the camcorder is left idle for more than 10 minutes after switching to the CAMERA mode no tape is inserted in the camcorder H f you press other buttons FADE BLC PHOTO EASY during the DEMONSTRATION mode the DEMONSTRATION stops
79. r slightly for a gradual zoom move it further for a high speed zoom Your zooming is monitored on the OSD 2 T Telephoto side Subject appears closer 3 W Wide angle side Subject appears farther away m You can record a subject that is about 10mm about 0 5 inch away from the lens surface in the WIDE position Tele MACRO Tele Macro Function works in both CAMERA and M REC mode Effective focal distance in TELE MACRO mode is 50 cm 19 7 inches 100 cm 39 4 inches 1 Press the MACRO button MACRO Icon will be displayed 2 If you want to cancel the Tele Macro function press the MACRO button again When recording in TELE MACRO Mode the FOCUS speed may be slow v SP stv When you operate the ZOOM function in the TELE MACRO mode then the recording subject ea may be out of focus Use a tripod to prevent hand shake in the TELE MACRO mode Avoid shadows when recording in the TELE MACRO mode As the distance to the subject decreases focusing area narrows When you can not get proper focus use the Zoom Lever Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL 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 DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability see page 49 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 P
80. ress the MENU button E The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Select D ZOOM from the submenu 5 Push the MENU SELECTOR to setup the 100x 200x 400x 900x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF 6 To exit press the MENU button CAM MODE INITIAL HE CAMERA PROGRAM AE DAV WHT BALANCE MEMORY 9 D Z00M B OVIEWER ODIS oeoo eee DSE SELECT CAM MODE ECAMERA SET DPROGRAM AE DWHT BALANCE gt ODIS QD ccc tee DOSE SELECT aitriai CAM MODE CAMERA SET DD ZOOM 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 H Recording with the zoom H Recording a small object close up H Recording and walking at the same time m Recording through the window of a vehicle 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode TA TS EE o easpa AEs 2 Press the MENU button a EE O E m The menu list will appear NESTS 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR m The sub menu list will appear d CAM MODE 4 Move the MENU SELECTOR to activate the DIS function push the MENU SELECTOR MAERA REI m The DIS menu is changed to ON ON ALANES
81. ry Card MEMORY FULL slow There is not enough memory to record Change to a new Memory Card Erase recorded image NO STORED PHOTO or NO STORED MPEG4 There are no images recorded on the Memory Card Record new images WRITE PROTECT The Memory Card is record protected Release the write protect tab on the Memory Card PROTECT When you try to delete a protected image Cancel the image protection READ ERROR The camera can not playback Release the Memory Card and reinsert the Memory Card Using the removable disk function see the page 83 transfer the data from Memory Card to a PC Format the Memory Card WRITE ERROR The camera can not record Format a Memory Card or change to a new Memory Card NOT FORMATTED The Memory Card needs to be formatted Format a Memory Card see page 97 NOW DELETE FILE DELETE is progressing Wait until Delete has been finished NOW FORNAT MEMORY FORMAT is progressing Wait until formatting has finished NOW COPY When FILE COPY is progressing Wait until copy has finished or press the stop button Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on START STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
82. s or Authorised Service Centres No re imbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Dealers and any such repair work and damage to the products caused by such repair work will not be covered by this warranty L REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 4 This product is not considered to be defective in materials nor workmanship by reason that it requires adaptation in order to conform to national or local technical or safety standards in force in any Country other than the one for which the product was originally designed and manufactured This warranty will not cover and no re imbursement will be made for such adaptation nor any damage which may result 5 This warranty covers none of the following a Periodic check ups maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear b Cost relating to transport removal or installation of the product c Misuse including the faiure to use this product for its normal purposes or incorrect installation d Damage caused by Lightning Water Fire Acts of God War Public Disturbances incorrect mains voltage improper ventilation or any other cause beyond the control of Samsung 6 This warranty is valid for any person who legally acquired possession of the product during the warranty period 7 The consumers statutory rights in any applicable national legislation whether against the retailer arising from the purchase contract or otherwise are not affected by this
83. s video chatting functions When using the camcorder as a PC Camera connect an external microphone to your PC in order to participate in audio chats Using the camcorder with PC installed Net meeting program you can conduct video conference The PC CAMERA s screen size is 160x120 pixels If the PC is connected via USB to the camcorder we recommend using the POWER SWITCH MODE SWITCH ZOOM SWITCH and NIGHT CAPTURE SWITCH to avoid errors 1 Set the mode switch to Tape set the power switch to CAMERA 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer A USB interface Using the Removable Disk function You 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 PLAYER 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB port on your computer Using the USB streaming function USB streaming data type is MPEG4 To use USB STREAMING the DVC Media 5 1 DirectX 9 0a and Windows Media Player 9 0 included in the CD programs must be installed in the PC You can view CAMCORDER video from the PC using USB STREAMING You can also store it as a moving picture in the asf file format or as a still image in the jpg file format on a PC 1 Set the mode switch to TAPE set the power switch
84. sh the MENU SELECTOR MABE 4 Select REC MODE from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR CAMIMODE E The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press A V SET e RECIMOD ESE 5 To exit press the MENU button EPHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT BM BPB DSE eee m We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tape recorded on this camcorder Playing back a tape recorded in another equipments may produce mosaic shaped distortion m When you record a tape in SP and LP modes or LP mode only the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes m Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE ENGLISH The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA mode and PLAYER mode VP D323i D325i D327i only This camcorder records sound in two ways 12bit 16bit E 12bit You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN SOUND1 track Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB SOUND2 track H 16bit You can record one high quality stereo sound track using the 16bit recording mode Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode or PLAYER mode VP D323i D325i D327i only 2 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 3 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A V and push the MENU SELECTOR 4
85. still images and MPEG4 movie Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie weil eas LI3 S Protection m Slide show Still images only coax Hite Multi display Protecting images against accidental erasure Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick Print marking still images Formatting a Memory Stick H You can use most of the camera s functions when recording to the Memory Stick m gt gt gt fi appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick While recording or loading an image do not eject or insert the Memory Stick Inserting or ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can cause data damage m f you want to save all images on the Memory Stick set the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK ME MEMORY STICK ru Memory Stick and ZZ are trademarks of Sony Corporation All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies T and are not mentioned in every instance in this manual Memory Stick PRO can not be used with the model VP D323 i A ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card 1 Turn 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 M
86. tate 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 2 m Open the LCD screen with your finger 3 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top 3 4 Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front 5 Recording with the LCD screen closed Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT VP D323i D325i D327i only Television programs video tapes DVD titles films and other program materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law Notes regarding moisture condensation 1 Asudden 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 g DEW protection feature is activated leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack removed Notes regarding CAMCORDER 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 sunli
87. temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions H While setting the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON the DEMONSTRATION function does not work 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 H AUTO mode Auto balance between the subject and the background To be used in normal conditions The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 250 per second depending on the scene H SPORTS mode For recording people or objects moving quickly H PORTRAIT mode For focusing on the background of the subject when the background is out of focus The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 1000 per second E SPOTLIGHT mode B For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture H SAND SNOW mode For recording when people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow H HIGH S SPEED High Shutter Speed mode 4 For recording fast moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games A Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1 Press the MENU button in CAMERA mode CAM MODE m The menu list will app
88. the MENU SELECTOR MPLAY MODE a m The MEMORY SET submenu will appear pMEMORY SET M PLAY SELECT PHOTO BPHOTO QUALITY g 6 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DELETE and push the MENU SELECTOR SO RRIT MARK nR 000 m Using the MENU SELECTOR select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the ETET dd ga SERIES MENU SELECTOR BPORMAT m THIS FILE deletes only the file currently selected m ALL FILES deletes all files stored in the Memory Card KE a PXMEMORY SET 7 Abox will appear to verify whether you wish to delete the image s DELETE m Using the MENU SELECTOR select the item STTS RANGER m EXECUTE deletes the selected image s m CANCEL does not delete the selected image s and returns to the previous menu m f you try to delete a protected image PROTECT appears on the screen A Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Card ENGLISH You can use the MEMORY FORMAT 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 execute the MEMORY FORMAT function all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be recovered Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Press the MENU button Move the MENU SELECTOR to high
89. tion Make sure that STBY is displayed m f the protection tab of the cassette is open STOP and PROTECTION will be displayed H Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder H Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time 4 To start recording press the START STOP button m REC is displayed on the LCD To stop recording press the START STOP button again m STBY is displayed on the LCD Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH Select the appropriate OSD Language among English French German Spanish Italian Polish and Dutch The Language Function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY modes 1 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Select LANGUAGE from the sub menu and push the MENU SELECTOR 4 Using the MENU SELECTOR select the LANGUAGE and push the MENU SELECTOR H Push the MENU SELECTOR button to confirm the OSD LANGUAGE 5 To exit press the MENU button E The OSD changes to the selected language m LANGUAGE is always indicated in ENGLISH CAM MODE GINITIAL oCLOCK SET H CAMERA OWL REMOTE gt e DAV LANGUAGE MEMORY oDEMO gt 77 OVIEWER CAM MODE BINITIAL SET HCLOCK SET WL REMOTE HLANGUAGE o DEMONSTRATION B ENGLISH CAM MODE BIN
90. toggles between 352 X 288 176 X 144 with each push ENGLISH M REC MODE l INITIAL H CAMERA A V EIMEMORY PHOTO QUALITY OVIEWER M PLAY SELECT o MPEG4 SIZE o PRINT MARK o PROTECT o FILE NO DELETE o FORMAT Ne r M REC MODE ei MEMORY SET IM PLAY SELECT PHOTO HPHOTO QUALITY 1 1 ere SF o MPEG4 SIZE 352X288 mPRINT MARKI 2 12 a 000 BPROTECT FLENG Sateen SERIES DELETE FORMAT Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback The MPEG Playback function works in M PLAY mode only You can play moving picture images on the Memory Card To hear sound during MPEG4 playback you must hook up to a PC and listen to the PC s speaker You cannot hear it from the speaker on the camcorder or a TV Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter sub menu Use the MENU SELECTOR to select MPEG4 from the sub menu M PLAY SELECT To exit the menu push the MENU button Using the gt FWD and lt 4 REV buttons search for the moving picture that you want to playback Press the PII PLAY STILL button m The moving pictures recorded on the MEMORY CARD are playing back m There may occasionally be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 moving picture images but it is not a malfunction
91. tting the year HCLOCK SET and month 10 Push the MENU SELECTOR after setting the minutes m The word COMPLETE will appear and a few seconds later the menu screen will tesco automatically return to the sub menu 11 To exit press the MENU button Advanced Recording WL REMOTE The WL REMOTE function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY modes The WL REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder 1 Press the MENU button m The menu list will appear 2 Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR 3 Use the MENU SELECTOR to select WL REMOTE from the submenu 4 Push the MENU SELECTOR to enable or disable the remote control The setting switches between ON OFF each time you push the MENU SELECTOR 5 To exit press the MENU button m f you set the remote to OFF in the menu and try to use it the remote control icon will blink for 3 seconds and disappear on the LCD F CAM MODE INITIAL oCLOCK SET DOCAMERA OWL REMOTE 3 DAV LANGUAGE MEMORY oDEMO vee H VIEWER CAM MODE GINITIAL SET OCLOCK SET OWL REMOTE 00 I DLANGUAGE ENGLISH DEMONSTRATION 00 7 O Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND VP D323i D325i D327i only The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA PLAYER M REC M PLAY modes Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function Select whether or not you want to hear a bee
92. urce and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically 2 Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top 3 Press the area marked PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks into place The cassette is loaded automatically 4 Close the cassette door Close the door completely until you hear a click When you have recorded something that you wish to keep you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased a Protecting a tape Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered b Removing the tape protection b REC If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette push the safety tab back so that it covers the hole How to store a tape Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference Avoid humidity and dust prone places Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight 2052 Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes yx Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1 Connect a Power source to the camcorder see page 23 A battery pack or a AC power adapter m Insert a cassette see page 27 2 Remove the LENS COVER 3 Set the power switch to the CAMERA position m Open the LCD monitor H Set the mode switch to the TAPE posi
93. warranty Unless there is national legislation to the contrary the rights under this warranty are the consumers sole rights and Samsung its subsidiaries and distributors shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or any damage to records compact discs videos or audio taper or any other related equipment or material SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS U K LTD EAAAXY GREECE Ayatmnrt TEAI TN Dac EVXAPLOTO HE yia THY ELTLOTOOWWN TOU elate oTNV SAMSUNG ue Tv ayop autre TNG OUOKEV S To Trpot v avtd Tnc SAMSUNG eivat eyyvnu vo yra Te piodo d0deka 12 unv v ato THY NLEpopNvia ayopdc Tou yia AVTAAAAKTLKG KAL EPYATLKA XTNV TEpiTTWON Trou ba Xpetaotel ETLOKEUT TO TpoLdV auTO Tnc SAMSUNG 6a TIPETIEL va OTAAEL va LeTabepfei oTo e ovoto oTNHEVO service pe EEo a Tou ayopaoTh EEovoto oTNp vor avTiTPdoWTOL kal E ovoato oTNPHEVA KEVTPA service oe lec Evpwtatk c x pec 8a atro ex o v Tous Opous TNG EYy nNAaNGS TI npobopiec yia ta e ovoro otTnu va k vtTpa service otv EdAd amp Sa pTope iTe va TapeTe am TNV FOURLIS TRADE A E B E A Kpvovep ov 112 145 68 Kpvov pi ATLK G Tn 210 629 3100 H Opot Tne eyy nonc 1 H eyytnon toxvet edv Kat Lovo Edv TO TPOLOV xpeLaCeTat service kat N KdpTa eyyinons ExEt TANPWG OULTANPWHeL Kat oppaytodet amd To kKaTdoTHLa ayopdc Etione Trp TreL va TPOCOKOLLOGEL kav TO TLLOADYLO n ar e n MAVLKNG THANONS T V OTNV oTIOLa o TELPLAK G apt p c TOU TIPOL

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