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Digital Video Camcorder

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this

instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

AF Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i)

ELECTRONICS

This product meets the intent of

Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

START/

STOP

SELF

TIMER

A.DUB

ZERO

MEMORY

PHOTO

DISPLAY

SLOW

F.ADV

HOTO

TIM

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Summary of content (109 pages)

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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) AF CCD LCD Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device START/ STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER PHOTO SEARCH Liquid Crystal Display ZERO MEMORY A.DUB DISPLA Y DATE/ TIME SLOW F.ADV 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ....................................................................................................................... 11 Features ...................................................................................................................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Advanced Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 35 Use of various Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Setting menu items ..........................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Contents NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 67 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Image Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions 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. 1 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD monitor by applying pressure to the “Open” knob. 2 LCD open knob 6 3.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i 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. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 8 ENGLISH 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 9 ENGLISH 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator will display “---” when you set the DATE/TIME to ON.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 11 ENGLISH 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 transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC, making it possible to produce or edit various images.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 12 ENGLISH 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 Ion Battery pack 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. S-VIDEO Cable 6. Instruction Book 7. Lithium battery (CR2025) 8. Remote Control 9. USB cable 10. Software CD 11. Memory Stick 12. Lens Cover 2.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 5. View Finder 6. Internal MIC 1. Lens 7. TFT LCD Monitor 2. Infrared Light 3. Remote Sensor 4. S-VIDEO Jack 8. DC Jack 1. Lens 5. View Finder (see page 32) 2. Infrared Light (see page 67) 6. Internal MIC 3. Remote Sensor 7. TFT LCD Monitor (see page 31) 4. S-VIDEO Jack 8.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. EASY.Q (see page 60)/ MULTI (see page 91) 1. Function buttons MENU EASY MULTI FADE S.SHOW MEMORY STICK PB ZOOM VOL/MF BLC TAPE TAPE EJECT DISPLAY FWD CHARGE SEARCH REV 3. PB ZOOM (see page 76) 4. DISPLAY (see page 19) 5. Mode Switch (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) 1. Function buttons CAMERA M.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 6. Night Capture Switch 1. Accessory Shoe 7. Zoom lever 2. Speaker 3. FOCUS Adjustment knob 8. External MIC 9. AV Jack 10. DV Jack 11. USB Jack 4. Slow Shutter Button 5. PHOTO Button 1. Accessory Shoe 8. External MIC 2. Speaker 9. AV Jack 3. FOCUS Adjustment knob (see page 32) 10. DV Jack (see page 78) DV out (VP-D200/D230/D250/D270) DV in/out (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i) 4.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 9. Tripod receptacle 10. Battery Release 5. START/STOP button VOL/MF TAPE EJECT FWD SEARCH 4. TAPE EJECT 16 7. Memory Stick Slot FADE S.SHOW BLC CHARGE 1. MENU Button 2. MENU Selector (VOL/MF) 3. Charging indicator MENU 6. Power Switch REV 8. Hook for hand strap 1. MENU Button 6. Power Switch (see page 28) 2. MENU Selector (VOL/MF) 7.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. Direction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. PHOTO START/STOP SELF TIMER (see page 20) ZERO MEMORY (see page 74) PHOTO Search A.DUB (see page 64) (FF) (REW) (PLAY) 18. DISPLAY 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) A. Folder number-file number (see page 85) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 94) G. Print Mark (see page 93) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE OSD in M.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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 battery.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 21 ENGLISH 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 22 ENGLISH 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. Hand strap SLOW SHUTTER a. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap. b.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 23 ENGLISH 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. Note ■ The plug and wall socket type may differ according to your resident country. 3.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 24 ENGLISH 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 25 ENGLISH Preparation 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. Actual recording time depends on usage. Time Continuous recording time Charging time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON SB-LS70 Approx. 1hr 30min Approx. 1hr Approx.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 26 ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a a. b. c. d. e. Fully charged 20~40% used 40~80% used 80~95% used Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording time.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 27 ENGLISH 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 tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door. 1 - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 28 ENGLISH 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) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 1 2 4 3 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically. To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAM. This Auto Power OFF feature is designed to save battery power. MEN Record Search (REC SEARCH) ✤ You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 30 ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ ■ 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 your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 31 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 which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT SELECT ■ BRIGHT ADJUST ■ COLOUR ADJUST 1. Set the POWER switch to CAM position.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 32 ENGLISH Basic Recording 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 the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. - When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT mode in a dark location or indoors, viewing the image may be difficult. (VP-D270(i) only). ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 33 ENGLISH 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. ■ A confirmation sound beeps. 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 1 2 4 TAPE EJECT FWD SEARCH CHARGE 4. Press the (REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 34 ENGLISH Basic Recording 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) Controlling Sound from the Speaker The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. 2 FADE S.SHOW OL/MF BLC 3-1 MENU 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. Press (PLAY/STILL) to play the tape. 3.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 35 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● Setting menu items Available mode MENU FUNCTIONS SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE INITIAL (1) BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND CAMERA (1) Page CAMERA PLAYER M. REC (1) M.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 36 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Available mode MENU SUB MENU M. PLAY SELECT FUNCTIONS CAMERA M. REC (1) ✔ ✔ 87 ✔ 98 Selecting Storage Media (MPEG4, PHOTO) to playback PHOTO QUALITY Selecting Image Quality MPEG4 SIZE Selecting Image Resolution Page PLAYER M. PLAY (1) ✔ 99 PRINT MARK Print images recorded on a memory stick ✔ 93 PROTECT Preventing Accidental Erasure ✔ 94 FILE NO.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● Availability of functions in each mode Operating Mode Requested Mode Digital functions DIS D.ZOOM O DIS D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ SLOW SHUTTER PHOTO (TAPE) O O ✕ SLOW SHUTTER * ✕ ✕ O Digital Special Effects O O O O NIGHT CAPTURE O O O O Digital special effects NIGHT CAPTURE O O O O ✕ O O O ✕ O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : You cannot change the requested mode.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, 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 INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT. SOUND DEMO 3.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, 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. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 40 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● 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 you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT SOUND DEMO 2.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is working. ✤ Determine 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 CAM mode. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUT.SOUND DEMO 3. Press the MENU button.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 42 ENGLISH 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 CAM mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - To be used in normal conditions.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 45 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM 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. ■ AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 46 ENGLISH Advanced Recording 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 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 different shots.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 10x 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 feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 48) 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAM mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 49 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAM 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. a b c d e f g h b.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 50 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. CAM MODE 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mode.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 51 ENGLISH 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) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. 1. Set the camcorder to CAM or PLAYER mode. 2.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 52 ENGLISH 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 be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 53 ENGLISH 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 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 CAM mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 54 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● DATE/TIME ✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, 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. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight DATE/TIME. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to select the sub-menu. 5.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 55 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, 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 only. ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder and TV. ■ Use the DISPLAY button located at the left side of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of the OSD displayed on the LCD/View Finder/TV. 1.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 56 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR button. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 57 ENGLISH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 45) - 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 it they have not been preset. ■ FOCUS (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) (see page 61) - Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 59 ENGLISH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. SLOW SHUTTER 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (28~60) 12/1/03 9:08 AM Page 60 ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ 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 settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and DIS ( ) will be displayed. ■ The word “EASY.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 61 ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 62 ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) ✤ BLC works in CAM/M.REC mode. ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: ■ The subject is in front of a window. ■ The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. ■ The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 63 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAM mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a sequence or fading 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 64 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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 erased. Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLAYER mode.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 65 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. PLAYER MODE 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 the sub-menu. 6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the AUDIO playback channel. ■ Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the audio playback channel.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 66 ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image 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. PHOTO 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. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 67 ENGLISH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM/M.REC mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. NIGHT CAPTURE ON OFF 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2. Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON. ■ (NIGHT CAPTURE indicator) appears on the LCD monitor. ■ The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automatically. STBY 0:00:00 3.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 68 ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. ✤ A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCD if you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state that a NIGHT CAPTURE switch is turned on.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 69 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques ✤ 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 the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. General recording. 1 2 3 4 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. Upward recording.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 70 ENGLISH 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 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 71 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) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode. 4. Turn on both the TV and VCR. ■ Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 72 ENGLISH 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. (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 73 ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ● 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 remote control in Still mode. ✤ Reverse frame advance ■ Press (_) the button on the remote control to change the direction in F.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 74 ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAM 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 the playback at the point you wish to return.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 75 ENGLISH 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 Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then Playback a tape. PLAYER MODE 2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 4.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 76 ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ 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 PB 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and the four arrows which allows you to move the image in the four directions appear. ZOOM 3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 4.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 77 ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) Recording in PLAYER mode ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. VCR VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) S-VIDEO 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 78 ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections 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 types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 79 ENGLISH 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-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i only) 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 80 ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a MEMORY STICK 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 need to install the software (Driver, DVC Media 5.1, Windows Media Player 9.0, DirectX 9.0a) supplied with the camcorder.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 81 ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 82 ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Using the “removable Disk” function ✤ You can easily transfer data from a memory stick to a PC without additional add-on cards via a USB connection. 1. Set the mode switch to memory, set the power switch to CAM or PLAYER. 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 83 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) MEMORY STICK (VP-D250(i)/D270(i) only) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 84 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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 the direction of the arrow. ● 1. 2. 3. ✤ Ejecting the Memory Stick Turn the Power switch to OFF. Push the Memory Stick, then it comes out of the camcorder automatically.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 85 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 in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are saved in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Stick. ✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 86 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) MEMORY FILE NUMBER ✤ File numbers will be given to images in order of recording when still images are stored in the Memory Stick. ✤ MEMORY FILE NUMBERS may be set as follows: ■ SERIES: When there are existing files, the new image will be named as the next number in the sequence.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 87 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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 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 highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 88 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. MEMORY STICK Recording images to a Memory Stick 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. TAPE 2. Set the power switch to CAM. 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture appears on the LCD monitor.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 89 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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 a Memory Stick, use the COPY function. 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Play back the cassette. 4.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 90 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Viewing Still images To view a slide show 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears 3. Press the (S.SHOW) button. ■ All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each. 4. To stop the slide show, press the (S.SHOW) button again. 90 FADE S.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 91 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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 select a image. 19 20 22 23 100-0025 21 24 [24/24] 4.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 92 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick ✤ You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick. ✤ Rewind the TAPE to the point which you wants. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. 2. Press the MENU button. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 93 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Marking images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ THIS FILE : You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD. ■ ALL FILES : To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 94 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Protection from accidental erasure ✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure. ■ If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. M.PLAY MODE 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 95 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Deleting Still images ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick. ✤ 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 STICK. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 3. Using the (FWD) and M.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 96 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Formatting the Memory Stick ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 97 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) MPEG RECORDING ✤ You can record the moving picture images with audio on the Memory Stick. 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 mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. 3. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 4.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 98 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) 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. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT M.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 99 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) MPEG Playback ✤ 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 speaker only. (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 100 ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording ✤ 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 direction of the arrow. ■ Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 101 ENGLISH 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Insert the cleaning tape. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 102 ENGLISH 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 ■ 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 commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 103 ENGLISH 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 slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one. TAPE END! slow When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes Prepare a new one.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 104 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode (VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only) Display 104 Blinking Informs that... Action MEMORY STICK! slow There is no Memory stick in the camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Stick. Erase recorded image. NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Stick.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 105 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button does not operate while recording. Check the POWER switch is set to CAM. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 106 ENGLISH Specifications Model name: VP-D200(i)/D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(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 USB output External mic PAL 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 107 ENGLISH INDEX -M- -AAccessories ............................................................................................... Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ AUDIO MODE ........................................................................................... AV IN/OUT .................................................................................................
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (61~108) 12/1/03 9:09 AM Page 108 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.
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00709E VP-D230(i) UK (01~27) 12/1/03 9:04 AM Page 100 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.