Page 2 - ENGLISH; Contents; BASIC Recording
ENGLISH Contents 2 2 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11Accessories Supplied with camcorder .....
Page 6 - Notes and Safety Instructions; Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen; Standard recording using the LCD screen.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 6 6 Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using t...
Page 7 - Notes regarding CAMCORDER
Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: - When you move the ...
Page 8 - Notes regarding the battery pack; Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 8 8 Notes regarding the battery pack Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning - 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 camcord...
Page 9 - The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision tech-; Note regarding the LENS
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 vie...
Page 10 - Precautions regarding the Lithium battery; Replace only with the same or equivalent type.; consult a doctor immediately.; SERVICING
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...
Page 11 - Getting to Know Your Camcorder; Features; Allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its original size.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 11 11 Features • MULTI OSD LANGUAGE You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data trans...
Page 12 - Basic Accessories; Optional Accessories; Accessories Supplied with camcorder
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery for Remote Control or Clock.(TYPE: CR2025) 7. Remote Contr...
Page 14 - Left Side View; buttons; PLAYER; REC SEARCH –
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 14 14 Left Side View 1. Function buttons 2. Speaker3. PB ZOOM/MACRO4. DISPLAY5. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) 6. S-VIDEO jack7. MENU button8. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF)9. External MIC in 10. Audio/Video jack11. DC...
Page 15 - Focus adjustment knob; Hook for handstrap
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 15 15 Right & Top View 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button (see page 67) 3. Focus adjustment knob 4. START/STOP button 5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLAYER) 6. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 7. Slow shutter 8. DV jack 9. USB jack 10. Hook for handstrap 8. DV jack9. USB jack 1...
Page 16 - LITHIUM Battery Holder; Memory Card slot
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom View 1. LITHIUM Battery Holder 2. Charging indicator 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) 4. Battery Release 5. Tripod receptacle 6. TAPE EJECT 6. TAPE EJECT 5. Tripod receptacle 3. Memory Card slot (VP-D303(i)/...
Page 17 - Remote control
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 17 17 Remote control 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 75) 5. PHOTO Search 6. A.DUB (see page 65) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 73) 11. F. ADV (see page 74) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 1...
Page 18 - OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes); OSD in CAMERA mode
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26)2. Easy mode (see pages 61)3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 50)4. Program AE (see page 44)5. White Balance mode (see page 46)6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (...
Page 19 - - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.; In CAMERA mode; : When you press any Function button, the function is displayed
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 19 19 A. Folder number-file number (see page 86)B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicatorD. Image recording and loading indicator E. QualityF. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 95)G. Print...
Page 20 - Battery Installation for the Remote Control; You purchase the camcorder.; Self Record using the Remote Control; Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.; Self; 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 cell correctly, following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the...
Page 21 - Open the lithium battery cover from the camcorder.; Note; Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children.; Lithium Battery Installation
ENGLISH Preparation 21 21 ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC poweradapter is removed. ✤ The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithiu...
Page 22 - Adjusting the Hand Strap; Hand strap
ENGLISH Preparation 22 22 Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.The hand strap enables you to :- Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without havi...
Page 23 - Connecting a Power Source; To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable
ENGLISH Preparation 23 23 Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.- The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1. Connect the AC ...
Page 24 - Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack; Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack; Blinking time
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...
Page 25 - Notes; Battery; Charging; Time
ENGLISH Preparation 25 25 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 viewfinder switches on automatically. ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.A...
Page 26 - Battery level display
ENGLISH Preparation 26 26 Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possib...
Page 27 - Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette; How to store a tape; push
ENGLISH Preparation 27 27 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cas...
Page 28 - Basic Recording; Making your First Recording; Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.
ENGLISH Basic Recording 28 28 Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode...
Page 29 - Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH Basic Recording 29 29 Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Iitalian, Polish and Dutch. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the ...
Page 31 - Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22); Recording with the LCD monitor; Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.; Hints for Stable Image Recording
ENGLISH Basic Recording 31 31 ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your si...
Page 32 - Adjusting the LCD
ENGLISH Basic Recording 32 32 ✤ Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what youare recording or playing back directly. ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you...
Page 33 - Press the MENU button to finish the setting.; Adjusting the Focus; Using the VIEWFINDER
ENGLISH Basic Recording 33 33 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. ■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save thesetting. ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST. ■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00...
Page 34 - Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD
ENGLISH Basic Recording 34 34 ✤ 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...
Page 35 - Adjusting the LCD during PLAY; You can adjust the LCD during playback.; Controlling Sound from the Speaker
ENGLISH Basic Recording 35 35 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) The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound fro...
Page 36 - Advanced Recording; Setting menu items; Use of various Functions
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 36 36 ● Setting menu items Use of various Functions MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS Page M. PLAY ( ✩ ) M. REC ( ✩ ) PLAYER CAMERA INITIAL CLOCK SET Setting the time 39 WL. REMOTE Using the Remote Control 40 BEEP SOUND ( ■ ) Play Various Sound Effects 41 CAMERA SHUTTER SOUND ( ● ) ...
Page 37 - Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode; HIGHLIGHT
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 37 37 MENU SUB MENU FUNCTIONS Page M. PLAY ( ✩ ) M. REC ( ✩ ) PLAYER CAMERA MEMORY ( ✩ ) M. PLAY SELECT Selecting Storage Media (MPEG4,PHOTO) to playback 100 PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality 88 MPEG4 SIZE Selecting Image Resolution 99 VIEWER PRINT MARK Print images re...
Page 38 - O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.; Availability of functions in each mode
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 38 38 O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You cannot change the requested mode.: The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. * : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. (Operating mode data wi...
Page 39 - CLOCK SET; The menu list will appear.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 39 39 ● 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. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight ...
Page 42 - You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 42 42 ● SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i 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 Card. 2. Set the power s...
Page 43 - DEMONSTRATION
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 43 43 ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may usethem more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The dem...
Page 44 - PROGRAM AE
Advanced Recording ENGLISH 44 44 ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance betw...
Page 45 - Setting the PROGRAM AE
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 45 45 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 submenu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, ...
Page 47 - Zooming In and Out
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 47 47 Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for differe...
Page 48 - Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM; Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.; Digital Zoom; Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitally.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 48 48 Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitally. ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feat...
Page 51 - Selecting an effect
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 51 51 Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub...
Page 52 - REC MODE
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 52 52 ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D301i/D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i only) modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of rec...
Page 53 - AUDIO MODE
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 53 53 ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D301i/D303i/D303Di/D305i/D307i 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 be recor...
Page 54 - WIND CUT
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 54 54 ● 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 cam...
Page 56 - TV DISPLAY; You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 56 56 ● 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). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and Viewfinder only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, Viewfinder ...
Page 57 - Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 57 57 ✤ 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. ■ DATE/TIME (see ...
Page 58 - SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE; You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting (; Setting the Quick menu; Move the MENU SELECTOR to select a function you want and
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 58 58 ■ 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 betweenAuto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset. ■ FOCUS (Auto F...
Page 60 - The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording 60 60 ✤ 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...
Page 62 - Auto Focusing; then push the MENU SELECTOR.
ENGLISH 62 62 ✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusin...
Page 64 - The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.; To Start Recording; Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release; Fade In and Out
ENGLISH 64 64 Advanced Recording ✤ 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 orfade out at the end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE bu...
Page 65 - The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode.; Dubbing sound; Press the; Audio dubbing
ENGLISH 65 65 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 in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment. ✤ The original sound will not be eras...
Page 66 - Dubbed audio Playback; Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.
ENGLISH 66 66 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 enter th...
Page 67 - Searching for a PHOTO picture; PHOTO Image Recording
ENGLISH 67 67 Advanced Recording 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode o...
Page 68 - The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically.
ENGLISH 68 68 Advanced Recording ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON. ■ (NIGHT CAPTURE indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ ...
Page 69 - The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode.
ENGLISH 69 69 Advanced Recording ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTUREfunction. ✤ A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCD if you press a SLOW SHUTTER button...
Page 70 - Various Recording Techniques
ENGLISH 70 70 Advanced Recording ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects theLCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. General recor...
Page 71 - 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; The yellow plug : Video; Tape Playback
ENGLISH 71 71 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 colour system. ✤ We recommend that you use the...
Page 72 - Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks
ENGLISH 72 72 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) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a ...
Page 73 - Playback pause; Various Functions while in PLAYER mode
ENGLISH 73 73 Playback ✤ 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...
Page 74 - Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)
ENGLISH 74 74 Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) ● Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. ● To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ✤ Forward frame advance ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remo...
Page 75 - ZERO MEMORY
ENGLISH 75 75 Playback ✤ 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. ■ Th...
Page 76 - The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode.; PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects)
ENGLISH 76 76 Playback ✤ 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 high...
Page 77 - The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode.; PB ZOOM
ENGLISH 77 77 Playback ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 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 arrows appear which allow...
Page 79 - Connecting to a DV device; Connecting with other DV standard products.; Connecting to a PC
ENGLISH 79 79 IEEE 1394 Data Transfer 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 connecting to the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two ...
Page 80 - System requirements
ENGLISH 80 80 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 ...
Page 81 - USB interface; Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection
ENGLISH 81 81 USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a Memory Card to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. ✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you n...
Page 82 - Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program; Program installation; - Installation selection screen appears on the monitor.; Using the “PC camera” function
ENGLISH 82 82 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 fre...
Page 83 - Using the “removable Disk” function; USB streaming data type is MPEG4.; USB Cable
ENGLISH 83 83 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, set the power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB ja...
Page 84 - Memory Stick Functions
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) 84 84 ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions ✤ Recording still images and MPEG4 movie ✤ Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie ■ Single ■ Slide show (still images onl...
Page 85 - Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card; located on the bottom of the camcorder.; Ejecting the Memory Card
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) 85 85 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 camcord...
Page 86 - Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card; Selecting the CAMCORDER mode
ENGLISH 86 86 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card ✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memo...
Page 87 - MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows:
ENGLISH 87 87 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) MEMORY FILE NUMBER ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored in the Memory Card. ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: ■ SERIES: When there are existing files, th...
Page 88 - Select the image quality; Selecting the image quality
ENGLISH 88 88 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will ...
Page 89 - Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Card.; Recording images to a Memory Card; The still image is recorded to the Memory Card.; Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode.
ENGLISH 89 89 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Card. Recording images to a Memory Card 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still ima...
Page 90 - Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.; You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Card.
ENGLISH 90 90 90 90 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. ✤ You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Card. ✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the C...
Page 91 - To view a Single image; Viewing Still images
ENGLISH 91 91 91 91 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : To view all images automatically and i...
Page 92 - To view the Multi Display; The last recorded image appears.
ENGLISH 92 92 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card. 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 DISP. button. ...
Page 93 - Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants.; Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card
ENGLISH 93 93 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Card. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move ...
Page 97 - Attention; Formatting the Memory Card
ENGLISH 97 97 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) ✤ 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 C...
Page 98 - insert it onto the slot.; MPEG RECORDING
ENGLISH 98 98 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) ✤ You can record the moving picture images with audio on the Memory Card. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto Memory Card 1. Check whether Memory Card is inserted into the camcorder....
Page 99 - Selecting the moving picture sizes; Set the mode switch to Memory Card position.
ENGLISH 99 99 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to Memory Card position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELE...
Page 100 - The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only.; MPEG Playback
ENGLISH 100 100 Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D303(i)/D303D(i)/D305(i)/D307(i) only) ✤ The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. ✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card. ✤ During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only.(You cannot hear it from t...
Page 101 - Maintenance; At the end of a recording you must remove the power source.; After finishing a recording
ENGLISH 101 101 Maintenance ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery.Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder. 1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the ...
Page 102 - Cleaning the Video Heads; Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder
ENGLISH 102 102 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 tape.3. Press ...
Page 103 - Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.; Power sources; Using Your Camcorder Abroad
ENGLISH 103 103 Maintenance ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources ■ You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a c...
Page 104 - Self Diagnosis Display; If there is moisture inside the camcorder,; Troubleshooting
ENGLISH 104 104 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 place to a warm...
Page 107 - Specifications; System; LCD monitor/Viewfinder; General
ENGLISH 107 107 Specifications • These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System Video signalVideo recording systemAudio recording systemUsable cassetteTape speedTape recording timeFF/REW timeImage deviceLensFilter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot numberLCD mo...
Page 108 - INDEX
ENGLISH 108 108 INDEX Accessories ............................................................................................... 12AF/MF ........................................................................................................ 62Audio dubbing ............................................
Page 109 - WARNING
ENGLISH 109 109 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved toBS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never ...
Page 112 - service
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Page 113 - *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page; United Kingdom; THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY:
ENGLISH ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk AD68-00752F THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: 00752F VP-D303(i)-UK (01~27) 5/28/04 9:54 AM Page 100