ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D323(i)/D325(i)/ D327(i) AF CCD LCD VP-D323(i)/D325(i)/ D327(i) Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device STAR T/ STOP SELF TIMER PHOT SEAR O CH PHOT O ZERO MEMORY A.DUB DISPLAY DATE TIME / SLOW X2 Liquid Crystal Display AF CCD LCD 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.
ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ................................... 6 .................................................. 6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............................ 11 ............................................. 11 Features .............................................................................................................................. 11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ..............................................................................
ENGLISH Contents Controlling Sound from the Speaker ............................................................................... 35 ......................................................................................................... 35 Advanced Recording ............................................... 35 ............................................................ 36 Use of various Functions ..................................................................................................
ENGLISH Contents Searching for a PHOTO picture ................................................................................ 67 NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ................................................................................68 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE..............................................................................................69 Various Recording Techniques ......................................................................................... 70 ..........................
ENGLISH Contents Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card ................................................................... 85 Structure of folders and files on the Memory Card................................................... 86 Image Format ............................................................................................................. 86 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ................................................................................. 86 MEMORY FILE NUMBER .....................
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen LCD Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder. 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger. 6 1 1. 2 2. ■ LCD open knob 3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top. 3 4.
ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. DVD Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. 1. for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.
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. If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
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). CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight. 1.
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. In this case, replace the lithium battery with a new one(type CR2025).
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 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.
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 (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC cord 1. 2. 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord AA-E8 4. Multi-AV Cable 5. Instruction Book (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 6. Lithium battery (CR2025, 2EA) 3. 4. Multi-AV Cable (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 4. 5.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 6. Accessories shoe 1.Internal MIC 7. Viewfinder 8. Slow shutter button 2. Lens 9. MENU button 3. TAPE EJECT 10. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 4. IR(Infrared) Light 11. TFT LCD monitor 5. Remote sensor 1. Internal MIC 7. Viewfinder (see page 33) 1. 7. 2. Lens 8. Slow shutter button 2. 8. 3. TAPE EJECT 9. MENU button 3. TAPE EJECT 9. MENU 4. IR(Infrared) Light 10. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 4. IR 10.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. Speaker 1. Function buttons 3. EASY. Q 4. PB ZOOM/MACRO 5. Mode switch 6. DISPLAY 1. Function buttons 1. PLAYER CAMERA M.PLAY : (REW) REC SEARCH – REV : (FF) REC SEARCH + FWD : (PLAY/STILL) FADE S.SHOW : (STOP) BLC MULTI : (REW) ( ) : (FF) ( : (PLAY/STILL) / ) ( : (STOP) ( ) 2. Speaker 3. EASY. Q (see page 61) 2. 4. PB ZOOM/MACRO 3. EASY 5. Mode switch (MEMORY CARD/TAPE) 6. DISPLAY 14 6. S.SHOW( BLC( MULTI 61 4.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 7. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 1. PHOTO button 8. Zoom lever 2. Multi-AV Jack 9. External MIC in 3. USB Jack 4. START/STOP button 10. Power Switch 5. DV Jack 11. Handstrap 6. DC Jack 1. PHOTO button (see page 67) 2. Multi-AV Jack 7. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 8. Zoom lever 3. USB Jack 9. External MIC in (see page 65) 4. START/STOP button 10. Power Switch 5. DV Jack 11. Handstrap 6. DC Jack 1. PHOTO 67 AV 3. USB 4. START/STOP / 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 4. Tripod receptacle 5. Memory Card slot 1. Hook for shoulder starp 2. Charging indicator 3. LITHIUM Battery Cover 6. Battery Release Memory Card slot 1. Hook for shoulder starp 2. Charging indicator VP-D323(i) 1. 2. Memory Stick 3. 3. LITHIUM Battery Cover VP-D325(i)/D327(i) 4. Tripod receptacle 5. Memory Card slot 6. Battery Release Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD/MMC (Usable MEMORY CARDs) 16 4. 5. 6.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 18. DISPLAY 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 17. Zoom 16. X2 15. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. F. ADV 10. Direction 1. PHOTO 9. 2. START/STOP 10. Direction ( , (see page 73) 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 1. PHOTO (PLAY) ) 4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 75) 11. F. ADV (see page 74) 5. PHOTO Search 13. 12. (STOP) (STILL) 6. A.DUB (see page 65) 14. 7.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder 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) (see page 63) 7. Manual focus (see page 62) 8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 59) 9. Zoom position (see page 47) 10. NIGHT CAPTURE (see page 68) 11. DATE/TIME (see page 55) 12. USB 13. WL.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) A. Folder number-file number (see page 86) B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY CARD) indicator D. Image recording and loading indicator E. Quality F. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 95) G. Print Mark (see page 94) H. SLIDE SHOW I. MPEG4 SCREEN SIZE OSD A. B. OSD in M.
ENGLISH 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 battery.
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. When this occurs, replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type. 1.
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 a b a. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap. b. Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover. c.
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. 1. 2. 2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. Notes ■ ■ Power Switch You must use the AC Power adapter of AA-E8 TYPE.
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. ✤ - . Zoom Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2. Connect the AC Power adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 3.
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. Battery Time Charging time ✤ ✤ Continuous recording time LCD ON VIEWFINDER ON VIEWFINDER LCD ( ) SB-LS110 Approx. 2hr Approx. 1hr 30min Approx.
ENGLISH Preparation Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. • a. Fully charged a a. b. 20~40% used b b. 20~40% c. 40~80% d. 80~95% c. 40~80% used c d. 80~95% used d e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording times.
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 Tape other than Mini DV cassettes. ✤ 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE 1 EJECT switch and open the cassette door. - The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically. 2. Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top. 3 3.
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 1. 23 ■ 27 2. LENS COVER 2. Remove the LENS COVER. 3. Set the power switch to the 4 CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor. ■ Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. Make sure that STBY is displayed. ■ If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ You can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. ✤ OSD ✤ MENU CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER ■ CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE LANGUAGE DEMO MENU SELECTOR INITIAL MENU SELECTOR 3.
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 CAMERA. This Auto Power OFF feature is designed to save battery power. STBY Record Search (REC SEARCH) / CAMERA REC SEARCH ✤ You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH +, -- function in STBY mode.
ENGLISH Basic Recording Hints for Stable Image Recording ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it. Do not touch the built-in microphone. 4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that you are taking.
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 ✤ 2.5 ✤ ■ ■ ■ BRIGHT SELECT BRIGHT ADJUST COLOUR ADJUST 1. 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA position.
ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR again. ■ You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST. ■ You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35. 8. ■ ■ ■ MENU SELECTOR BRIGHT SELECT SUPER MENU SELECTOR MENU SELECTOR COLOUR ADJUST BRIGHT ADJUST COLOUR ADJUST NORMAL BRIGHT ADJUST 00 ~ 35 00 ~ 35 9.
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. ✤ ✤ 1. 1 PLAYER 2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or colour if necessary. 4. Press the (REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.
ENGLISH Basic Recording PLAY 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) CAMERA 32 Controlling Sound from the Speaker PLAYER The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker. - Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute 2 speaker volume in the PLAYER mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions ● ● Setting menu items Available mode M E N U I N I T I A L C A M E R A SUB MENU C A M E R A P L A Y E R M . R E C M. P L A Y P a g e CLOCK SET Setting the time ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ WL.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Available mode M E N U M E M O R Y V I E W E R C A M E R A P L A Y E R M . R E C ✔ ✔ ✔ M . P L A Y P a g e ✔ 100 M. PLAY SELECT 88 PHOTO QUALITY 99 MPEG4 SIZE SUB MENU FUNCTIONS M.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● ● Availability of functions in each mode Requested Mode Digital functions DIS Operating Mode DIS D.ZOOM O PHOTO ✕ SLOW SHUTTER * D.ZOOM PHOTO (TAPE) O 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 can not change the requested mode.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ● CLOCK SET ✤ ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. (see page 55) CAMERA M.PLAY ✤ DATE/TIME PLAYER / 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. 1. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 5.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE ● WL. REMOTE ✤ ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. CAMERA M.PLAY 1. MENU ■ CLOCK SET WL. REMOTE LANGUAGE DEMO 2. 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select WL.REMOTE from the submenu.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● BEEP SOUND ● BEEP SOUND (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) ✤ The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, M.PLAY modes. ✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. ✤ ✤ 2. 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select BEEP SOUND from the submenu.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● SHUTTER SOUND ● SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i 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 Card. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode . 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRATION ● DEMONSTRATION ✤ ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF. ✤ DEMONSTRATION ✤ INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 1. 2. CLOCK SET WL.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. To be used in normal conditions. The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 1. CAM MODE 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER MENU ■ PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 2. MENU SELECTOR CAMERA MENU SELECTOR 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 3. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● WHT.BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA or M.REC mode only. CAMERA M.REC ✤ ✤ 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 colour of the image. ✤ ■ AUTO ( ): This mode is generally used to control the WHITE ■ AUTO ( ): BALANCE automatically.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you 1-1 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. Please note that over-use of the zoom feature can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time. 1.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM ✤ ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. CAMERA Digital Zoom 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 49) ✤ ✤ ✤ 10x DIS 49 CAM MODE 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● DIS ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. CAMERA DIS ✤ DIS ✤ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1. CAM MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER Digital Image Stabilizer ✤ ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● DSE ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ ✤ ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. ✤ There are 9 DSE modes. a. ART mode This mode gives the images a coarse effect. a d.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. CAMERA CAM MODE 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER PROGRAM AE WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT 6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mode. ■ Push the MENU SELECTOR to confirm the DSE mode. MENU SELECTOR CAMERA MENU SELECTOR CAM MODE CAMERA SET 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. MENU ■ 3. 3.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ● REC MODE ✤ ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i 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 CAMERA or PLAYER (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) mode. 2.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i 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. ■ 16bit : You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ● 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. CAMERA PLAYER WIND CUT ✤ WIND CUT - WIND CUT 1. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● DATE/TIME ● DATE/TIME 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. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the DATE/TIME mode.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLAY ● 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 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/Viewfinder/TV. ✤ CAMERA M.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA and M.REC mode. ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU SELECTOR. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. ■ DATE/TIME (see page 55) - Each time you select DATE/TIME and push the MENU SELECTOR, it will be displayed in the order of DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording ■ WHT. BALANCE (see page 46) - Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset. ■ WHT.BALANCE 46 WHT.BALANCE SELECTOR AUTO ■ FOCUS (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) (see page 62) - Each time you select FOCUS and push the MENU SELECTOR, the FOCUS is switched to either Manual Focus (MF) or Auto Focus ( ).
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode. ✤ The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA and M.REC modes. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see the ( ) icon, and then push the MENU SELECTOR.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. CAMERA 1. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 2. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to S1/25, S1/13, S1/6, off. 3. Notes ■ ■ When using "SLOW SHUTTER" the image takes on a slow motion like effect. The SLOW SHUTTER function will not operate in EASY mode.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. EASY ✤ EASY ■ 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and DIS ( ) will be displayed. ■ The word “EASY.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) AF/MF Auto Focus/Manual Focus ✤ The AF/MF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain a conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC ✤ BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC mode. * BLC off ✤ 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. ■ The light sources are too bright.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. ✤ ✤ To Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out). 2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release the FADE button.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing Audio dubbing ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. ✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP 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. ■ If you want to use an external microphone, connect the microphone to the external MIC input jack on the camcorder.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. PLAYER PLAYER MODE 2. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 5. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. A / V SET 2. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE AUDIO SELECT WIND CUT PB DSE 12 SOUND1 PLAYER MODE A / V SET 3. MENU SELECTOR 4. MENU SELECTOR 5.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 1. 2. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 2. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. 3. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLAYER mode only. CAMERA PHOTO ■ 6-7 STBY PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The MENU list will appear.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA/ M.REC mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. ✤ 0 CAMERA M.REC NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ NIGHT CAPTURE POWER 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 1. 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. CAMERA STBY 0:00:00 6 0 min 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. ✤ 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. ✤ When you work in POWER NIGHT CAPTURE mode, POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ( ) appears on the LCD continuously. 1.
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 2. Downward recording. 1. 2. Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen. 3. 3. Upward recording. 3 Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below.
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. PLAYER ✤ 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. ✤ ✤ A/V Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks 1. AV 1.
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 Multi-AV cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to ANTENNA PLAYER mode. 4. Turn on both the TV and VCR. ■ Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. ■ Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set. 5.
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. ✤ 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. PLAYER ✤ PLAY/STILL FF / STOP REW ✤ F.ADV X2 SLOW ✤ 5 Playback pause ✤ Press the (PLAY/STILL) button during Playback.
ENGLISH 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 remote control in Still mode. ✤ Reverse frame advance ■ Press (_) the button on the remote control to change the direction in F.ADV mode. ■ Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.
ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes. ✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. ZERO MEMORY ✤ CAMERA ZERO MEMORY PLAYER ✤ 1. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return.
ENGLISH Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) PB DSE ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLAYER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. 5. Select PB DSE item (off, mirror, mosaic) from the submenu and push the MENU SELECTOR. PLAYER DSE 1.
ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. PB ZOOM ✤ PLAYER PB ZOOM ✤ PB ZOOM 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode. 1. 2. The image is magnified starting from the centre of image and arrows appear which allow you to move the image in four directions. 2. PB ZOOM 3. 1.2x 8.0x 3. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the zoom lever. 4. MENU SELECTOR 4.
ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) ✤ You can use this camcorder as a recorder. ✤ You can record a tape from VCR or TV. VCR PLAYER 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi-AV cable. 2. Set the power switch of the camcorder to PLAYER TV mode. 3. Turn on the VCR or TV. ANTENNA 4. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into the camcorder. ■ If you want to record from a connected VCR, insert a recorded VHS tape into the VCR. 5.
ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections IEEE 1394 i.LINK DV DV 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.
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 IEEE 1394 ● ■ ■ ■ ■ CPU Intel® Pentium III™ 450Mhz Windows® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 IEEE 1394 Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D323i/D325i/D327i only) 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2.
ENGLISH USB interface ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB ● USB ✤ ✤ 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 need to install the software (Driver, DVC Media 5.1, WindowsMedia Player9.0, DirectX 9.0a) supplied with the camcorder. ✤ ✤ USB PC USB PC PC Driver, DVC Media 5.1, WindowsMedia Player9.0, DirectX 9.
ENGLISH USB interface USB Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:\help\) in adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF). The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD. (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.) ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance.
ENGLISH USB interface USB Using the “removable Disk” function ✤ You can easily transfer data from a Mmemory Card to a PC without additional addon 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 jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. 1. 2. Using the “USB streaming” function ✤ USB streaming data type is MPEG4. ✤ To use the USB STREAMING, the DVC Media 5.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MEMORY STICK (Optional Accessory) ✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Inserting and ejecting the Memory Card ● Inserting the Memory Card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Insert the Memory Card in the direction of the arrow into the Memory Card slot located on the bottom of the camcorder. ● Ejecting the Memory Card 1. Turn the Power switch to OFF. 2. Push the Memory Card, then it comes out of the camcorder automatically. 3. Pull out the Memory Card. ✤ Do not attempt to pull the Memory Card out without first pushing it in.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 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. ■ A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image. ■ Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Stick.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 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, the new image will be ■ named as the next number in the sequence.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the image quality ✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. ✤ Select the image quality M.REC MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to the CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear. 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. M.REC MODE 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter MEMORY SET the sub-menu. PHOTO M.PLAY SELECT 6.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC Mode. ✤ Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Card. M.REC ✤ Recording images to a Memory Card 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 1. MEMORY CARD 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA. 2. CAMERA 3. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded to the Memory Card. ■ While the camcorder is recording the still image, “ ”appears on the screen. 3.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 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 COPY function. COPY 1. Set the mode switch to TAPE. 1. TAPE 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 2. PLAYER 3. Play back the cassette. 3. 4. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still image is recorded to the Memory Card.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Viewing Still images ✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images. ■ Single : To view an image frame by frame. ■ Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order. ■ Multi display : To view 6 images at once. ✤ ✤ 3 ■ ■ ■ 6 To view a Single image 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. ■ The last recorded image appears.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode To view the Multi Display 1. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. 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. 4. To return to single playback mode, press the MEMORY CARD 19 20 21 22 23 24 PLAYER ■ 3.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card ✤ 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. ✤ ✤ PHOTO 1. PLAYER MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V and push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ The submenu will appear.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Marking images for printing ✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. ✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Card with a printer supporting DPOF. ✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK. ■ 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. 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode 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 CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. ■ The last recorded image appears. ■ If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! and will display on the screen. 3.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Deleting Still images ✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Card. ✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection. ✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered. ✤ ✤ ✤ 1. 2. 3. M.PLAY MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. 3. Using the (FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to delete. 4. Press the MENU button. 5.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Formatting the Memory Card ✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Card, including protected images. ✤ The format function restores the Memory Card to its initial state. ✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already. ✤ ✤ ✤ Attention 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Press the MENU button.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG RECORDING ✤ You can record the moving picture images with an 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. If it is not in the camcorder, insert it onto the slot. 2. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 3. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 4.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 3. Press the MENU button. M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA A/V MEMORY VIEWER M.PLAY SELECT PHOTO QUALITY MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK PROTECT FILE NO. DELETE FORMAT 4. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 7. Push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ The MPEG4 SIZE toggles between 352 ✕ 288/ 176 ✕ 144 with each push.
ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode MPEG Playback MPEG ✤ 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 the speaker onto a camcorder and TV). 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD position. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 3. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight MEMORY. 4.
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. ■ Please wait while the tape is completely ejected. 1 ✤ ✤ 1. 2 TAPE EJECT ■ ■ 3 4 2.
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. (blue screen) 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. 1. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 2. 3. Press the 3. 4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button. (STOP) button after 10 seconds. 4.
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.
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. TAPE END! TAPE END! no the tape reached its end. Change to a new one.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting M.REC/M.PLAY Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode Display Blinking Informs that... MEMORY CARD! slow There is no Memory card in the camcorder. Insert a Memory Card. MEMORY FULL! slow There is not enough memory to record. Change to a new Memory Card. Erase recorded image. NO STORED PHOTO! or NO STORED MPEG4! slow There are no images recorded on the Memory Card. Record new images. WRITE PROTECT! slow The Memory Card is record protected.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. Symptom ✤ Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on. Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. START/STOP button does not operate while recording. Check the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. You have reached the end of the cassette. Check the record protection tab on the cassette. The camcorder goes off automatically.
ENGLISH Specifications Model name: VP-D323(i)/D325(i)/D327(i) : VP-D323(i)/D325(i)/D327(i) System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette Tape speed Tape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video output S-video output Audio output DV input/output USB output External mic PAL 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Rotary heads, PCM system Digital video tape (6.
ENGLISH INDEX -A- -M- Accessories ....................................... 12 AF/MF................................................ 62 Audio dubbing .................................. 65 AUDIO MODE ................................ 53 AV IN/OUT ....................................... 78 Memory Card .................................... 85 Memory Stick ................................... 84 MPEG RECORDING ....................... 98 MPEG SIZE....................................... 99 -B- OSD ..............
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