Samsung VP-D250(I) - Manual

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programmaterials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: - When you move the c...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 8 8 Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are notoperating it. - If your camcorder is in CAM mode, and it is left in STB...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 9 9 - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the view...

ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 10 10 Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from ti...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transferprotocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speeddata transport port, both moving and still images can be transfe...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 12 12 Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with yourdigital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. S-VIDEO cable (VP-D230(i)/ ...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 14 14 Left Side View 2. EASY.Q Button (CAM) / MULTI (M.PLAY) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)only) 3. PB ZOOM 4. DISPLAY5. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK)(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)only) 1. Function buttons M.PLAY PLAYER CAMERA (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/ D270(i) only) : (...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 1. Accessory Shoe 2. Speaker 3. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 4. Slow Shutter Button (see page 58) 5. PHOTO Button (see page 66) 6. Night Capture Switch (see page 67) 7. Zoom lever (see page 46) 8. External MIC 9. AV Jack 10. DV Jack (see pag...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom View 1. MENU Button 2. MENU Selector (VOL/MF) 3. Charging indicator 4. TAPE EJECT 5. START/STOP button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 7. Memory Stick Slot (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)only) 8. Hook for hand strap 9. Tripod receptacle 10. Ba...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) 5. PHOTO Search 6. A.DUB (see page 64) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 72) 11. F. ADV (see page 73) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. DATE/TIME 16. X2 (see page...

ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Easy mode (see pages 60)3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 49) 4. Program AE (see page 43)5. White Balance mode (see page 45)6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (se...

Getting to Know Your Camcorder A. Folder number-file number (see page 85)B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicatorD. Image recording and loading indicator E. QualityF. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 94) G. Print Mark (see p...

ENGLISH 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 cell correctly,following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity...

✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents ofthe memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months undernormal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or d...

ENGLISH Preparation 22 22 Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctlyadjusted 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 havin...

-- 1.2. ■ 3. 4. CAM PLAYER ✤ ✤ DSC ( VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)) ENGLISH Preparation 23 23 Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to yourcamcorder.- The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack : used for outdoor record...

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

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinderswitches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above areapproximations. Actual recording time depend...

ENGLISH Preparation 26 26 Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of powerremaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possibl...

ENGLISH Preparation 27 27 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not applyexcessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cas...

Basic Recording 28 ENGLISH Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23)(A battery pack or a AC poweradapter) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode switch ...

Basic Recording 29 29 ENGLISH When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode formore 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 toOFF and then back to CAM. This Auto Power OFF feature ...

Basic Recording 30 ENGLISH ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against yo...

Basic Recording 31 31 ENGLISH ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid CrystalDisplay(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you arerecording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder(indoors or outdoors for example), you c...

Basic Recording 32 ENGLISH 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. ■ You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT(VP-D270(i) only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push theMENU SELECTOR to save the setting. - When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT mode in a dark location or indoors, viewing the image may be ...

Basic Recording 33 33 ENGLISH ✤ 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. ■ A confirmation sound beeps. 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the L...

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode.(see page 31) The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded soundfrom the built-in Speaker.- Follow the...

Advanced Recording 35 35 ENGLISH ● Setting menu items Use of various Functions ● M ENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS P a g e M . P L A Y (1) M . REC (1) PLAYER CA M ERA I N I T I A L CLOCK SET Setting the time 38 WL. REMOTE (1) Using the Remote Control 39 BEEP SOUND Play Various Sound Effects 40 CA M ERA SHUTT...

36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 1. Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting. 2. Use the MENU SELECTOR and push the ME...

37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 37 37 ENGLISH DEUTSCH O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You can not change the requested mode.: The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. * : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. (th...

38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 38 38 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAYmodes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape.Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTO...

40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 40 40 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ● BEEP SOUND ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC,M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever youchange a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The ...

41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 41 41 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ● SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO functionis working. ✤ Determine whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUNDwhen using the DSC feature. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2....

42 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 42 42 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that areincluded with your camcorder so that you may use them moreeasily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMmode without a tape inserted in the camcor...

44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 44 44 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 5. Using...

45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 45 45 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ● WHT. BALANCE (WHIT E BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only. ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the uniqueimage colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤ You may select the appropria...

46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 46 46 ENGLISH Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size ofthe subject in a scene.For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoomfunction t...

47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 47 47 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much youzoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 48) 1....

48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 48 48 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAM mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates forany shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (withinreasonable limits). ✤ It provides more st...

49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 49 49 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ The DSE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to yourrecording by adding various special effects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of pi...

50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 50 50 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR ...

51 ENGLISH 51 51 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) modeand in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minute...

52 ENGLISH 52 52 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can...

53 ENGLISH 53 53 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noisewhile recording.- When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated alongwith the s...

55 ENGLISH 55 55 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC andM.PLAY modes. ✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder...

57 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 57 57 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 45) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENUSELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCEvalues and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose betweenAuto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset...

59 ENGLISH 59 59 ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slowmoving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER but...

60 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 60 60 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settin...

63 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ The FADE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using specialeffects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading out atthe end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the F...

64 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded inSP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be ...

65 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to ent...

66 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button and hold it. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. ■ If you do not wish to record, release the button. 2. Reless the PHOTO button and press the PHOTO button again in 2 seconds. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3....

68 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject morebrightly in darkness than the NIGHTCAPTURE function. ✤ A POWER NIGHTCAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCDif you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state...

69 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Recording ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required formore dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may causedamage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to theCamcorder. 1. General re...

70 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 compatible coloursystem. ✤ We recommend that you use...

71 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 AUDIO/VIDEO cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV...

72 ENGLISH Playback ✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorderand the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the RemoteControl only. (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automaticall...

74 ENGLISH Playback ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYERmodes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to followingplayback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during the playback at the point you wish to return. ■ The ti...

75 ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE)to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then Playback a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to hi...

76 ENGLISH Playback ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or stillimage. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allows y...

77 ENGLISH ENGLISH VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable. 2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to ...

IEEE 1394 78 ENGLISH Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. ■ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connectingto the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports,...

79 ENGLISH ENGLISH IEEE 1394 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 co...

USB [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 80 ENGLISH ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK to aPC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer da...

USB [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 81 ENGLISH ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) inadobe's Portable Document Format(PDF).The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is alsoincluded...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 83 ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by thecamera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie ■ Single ■ Sli...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 84 ENGLISH Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick ● Inserting the Memory Stick 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.2. Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located right side of the camcorder, in thedirection of the arrow. ● Ejecting the Memory Stick 1. Turn t...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 85 ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved inJPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved inMPE...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 87 ENGLISH ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to the CAM mode.3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highligh...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 88 ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 88 88 ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto theMemory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to CAM. 3. Press th...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 89 ENGLISH Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to aMemory Stick, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2...

ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 90 ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : To view all image...

ENGLISH To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI button. ■ A selection mark ( ) appears under the image. ■ Move the MENU SELECTOR to sele...

ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 92 ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassetteonto a Memory Stick. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press...

ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 94 ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images willbe erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the po...

ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) [ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 96 ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMATfunctions to completely delete allimages and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its ini...

ENGLISH ✤ You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the MemoryStick. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1. Check whether MEMORY STICK is inserted into the camcorder. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot. 2. Set the mo...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 98 ENGLISH Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Move the MENU...

[ VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)] 99 ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 99 99 ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Stick. ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speakero...

100 ENGLISH ENGLISH 100 100 Maintenance ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack onthe camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it shouldbe removed from the camcorder. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT swi...

101 ENGLISH ENGLISH 101 101 Maintenance 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. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Insert the cleaning ta...

102 ENGLISH Maintenance ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources ■ You can use your camcorder in any country or area with thesupplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commer...

103 ENGLISH ENGLISH 103 103 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 Moisture Condensation ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold pla...

105 ENGLISH ENGLISH 105 105 Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearestSamsung authorized service centre. You cannot switch thecamcorder on. START /ST OP buttondoes not operate whilerecording. The camcorder goes offautomatically. The battery pack isquickly...

106 ENGLISH Specifications • These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System Video signalVideo recording systemAudio recording systemUsable cassetteTape speedTape recording time FF/REW timeImage deviceLensFilter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD moni...

107 ENGLISH ENGLISH 107 107 INDEX Accessories ....................................... 12Audio dubbing .................................. 64AUDIO MODE ................................ 52AV IN/OUT....................................... 77 Battery Pack ...................................... 24BEEP SOUN...

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