00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 101 ENGLISH Video Camcorder 8mm COLOUR LCD VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870 ST ST ART/ OP DI SP VP-L800U LA SE TIM LF ER Y CO RE UNTE SE R T ST ILL RE ZERO TU RN WID E TE LE Hi VP-L800/L850/L850D/L870 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Table of Contents Precautions and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................................8 Descriptions ■ Front View/Side View/Rear View ...........................................................................................................................
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Table of Contents (continued) BLC (Back light compensation) ......................................................................................................................................................37 Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ................................................................................................................................................38 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ...............
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding rotation of 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) 1) LCD screen closed. 2) 90° 2) Standard recording by using the LCD screen. 3) 3) Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder so 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 by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Over rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the battery pack ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. ✤ To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. ✤ When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protect against un-necessery battery discharge.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCD 1) High precision technology is used to manufacture the LCD display. However, there may be some tiny black specks (red, blue or green in colour) that constantly appear on the LCD display. These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in anyway. 2) When using the LCD display outdoors or in direct sunlight, it may be difficult to see.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback. Snap Shot (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) The Snap Shot function allows you to take a still picture as well as time limited audio. (see page 48) PIP (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) function shows the whole shot while recording with the Digital Zoom in use.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH 4. REC SEARCH (REW) (FF) 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 6. TAPE EJECT 13. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 7. EVF 10. LCD 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 12. EASY 1. Lens (see page 68) 2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. (see page 24) REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 55) 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) (see page 54) PLAY/STILL works in PLAYER mode.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 24. BLC 14. MENU ON/OFF 23. FADE 20. SPEAKER 22. LCD Open 15. ENTER (MF) 16. UP/DOWN Dial (VOLUME) 17. S-VIDEO out 18. P.AE 19. DSE 21. Lithium Battery 14. MENU ON/OFF (see page 26) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 19. DSE (see page 40, 57) DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 15. ENTER (MF) (see page 26) ENTER works in MENU mode. 20. SPEAKER (see page 56) Speaker works in PLAYER mode.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25. ZOOM 26. CASSETTE Compartment 36. BATTERY EJECT 27. Hooks for shoulder strap 37. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM 28. AUDIO/VIDEO Out MIC 32. START/STOP 39. USB JACK (VP-L870 only) 33. External MIC (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) 35. Battery Pack Compartment 38. Recharging Indicator 29. LENS Cap 34. DC Jack 30. Hand Strap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page 30) 26. Cassette Compartment 27.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) ✤ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. ✤ The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off. ✤ The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. a. Zoom position (see page 30) Indicates zoom position. b. DIS (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) (see page 35) Indicates DIS is activating. c.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Time (see page 42) Shows the time the recording was made. Title (see page 44) Shows the title of the recording. It is superimposed on the scene. Self diagnosis (see page 64) (TAPE!, TAPE END!, PROTECTION!) Checks the operation of the Camcorder. DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 40) Indicates the DSE mode is activating.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1. AC Power Adapter 2. AC cord 3. Battery Pack 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Shoulder Strap 6. Instruction Book Basic Accessory 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. AC Power Adapter. (see page 18) AC cord. (see page 18) Battery Pack. (see page 19) Audio/Video Cable. (see page 53) Shoulder strap.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) Description of Parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Preparing 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 1 CAMERA 2. Press the Self Timer button on the remote until the appropriate setting is displayed on the LCD: ■ WAIT-10S/SELF-30S ■ WAIT-10S/SELF-END 2 START/ STOP DISPLAY SELF TIMER COUNTER RESET WIDE ZERO STILL RETURN TELE WAIT-10S SELF-30S 3. To start the delayed recording, press the START/STOP button. : After waiting for 10 seconds, recording starts.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Preparing Shoulder Strap ✤ The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety. 1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder. 2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Preparing Connecting the Power Source ✤ There are two ways to connect to a power source. - Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording. - Using the Battery Pack: used for mobile/outdoor recording. To use the AC Power Adapter 2 1 3 CAMERA 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC power cord. 2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. Note: The plug and wall socket type can be different according to the regional conditions. 3.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for shooting? ✤ Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature during recording. Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 1 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to an AC cord and connect the AC cord to a wall socket. 2 3 3. Connect DC cable to DC jack of the camcorder. 4. Switch the camcorder off.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 21 ENGLISH Preparing Display of Battery Level ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. 2. 3. 4. Fully charged 10~40% consumed 40~60% consumed 60~80% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5. 80~95% consumed (change the battery) 6. 100% consumed (camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) 1 2 3 4 5 6 ✤ Please refer to the table on page 20 for approximate continuous recording times.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 22 ENGLISH Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ There are several cassette types, depending on: - Colour system used - Recording/playback time. - Hi8/8mm (VP-L800/L850/L850D/L870 is Hi8) Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected. 1 TAPE EJECT 1. Press EJECT button. - The compartment opens automatically.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 23 ENGLISH Basic Shooting Making your First Recording Please make these preparations before shooting. ■ Have you connected a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) BATTERY ■ Did you set power switch to CAMERA position? CAMERA ■ Have you inserted a cassette? (see page 22) ■ Open the LCD monitor and make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 24 ENGLISH Basic Shooting b. To stop shooting, press the red START/STOP button again. When recording stops, STANDBY will be displayed on the LCD. STBY Y:YY:YY When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being used, it will turn off automatically. To use it again, push the red START/STOPbutton or set power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 25 ENGLISH Basic Shooting Tips for Stable recording ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. ■ When recording, clip the LENS cap on the hand strap to avoid the risk of the lens cap swinging into shot. (refer to figure) Recording with the LCD display 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. (see page 16) 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 26 ENGLISH Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD ✤ You can view the image you are recording or watch a playback of recordings made by using your camcorder’s 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen. ✤ Under curtain conditions you may need to adjust the settings for the LCD display (outdoors for example). Adjustment can be made to the: ■ Brightness ■ Colour MENU 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure that the battery pack is in place. Set power switch to CAMERA mode.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 27 ENGLISH Basic Shooting 9. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to adjust the LCD colour setting. 10. Press the ENTER. ■ For further adjustment, repeat steps 7, 8, 9. 11. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to exit the menus. Notes: ■ If you don't press a button within 30 seconds, the setting will disappear. ■ The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 28 ENGLISH Basic Shooting Playing back the tape on the LCD ✤ You can watch a recording on the LCD display. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to select PLAYER mode. 1 PLAYER 2. Insert the tape you wish to play. 2 PUSH 3. Open the LCD display and check that STOP is on the display. Adjust the angle of the LCD display and adjust the brightness or the colour as necessary. 3 P STO 4.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:18 AM Page 29 ENGLISH Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD during PLAY The procedure for adjusting the LCD display in PLAYER mode is the same as that for adjusting it in CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to page 26. Controlling the sound from the speaker ✤ You can hear your video’s audio track through the built-in speaker when using the LCD display for playback.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 30 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Zooming In and Out ✤ Zoom is only available in CAMERA mode. ✤ Zooming is a technique that lets you magnify the size of the subject in the picture. For a more professional looking recording, don't use the zoom function too often.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 31 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Digital Zoom ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ Digital Zoom is only available in CAMERA mode. Magnification above 22x is achieved using digital technology. The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the “T” side. It is recommend that you use the DIS (VP-L850/L850D/L870) feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 35) W T MENU W T 880 x LCD ADJUST DIS........................ON D.ZOOM................ON PIP..................
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 32 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Switching the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) ✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 31. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will be displayed. MENU LCD ADJUST DIS........................OFF D.ZOOM................OFF PIP........................OFF DISPLAY ..............ON WHITE BAL. ........AUTO WL.REMOCON ....ON NEXT: MENU MENU 3.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 33 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode (see page 18). 2. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the lowing basic mode.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 34 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings ✤ You can customize the settings and save them for future use. ■ The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) MENU LCD ADJUST DIS........................OFF D.ZOOM................OFF PIP........................OFF DISPLAY ..............ON WHITE BAL. ........AUTO WL.REMOCON ....ON 2.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 35 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer,VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) ✤ The DIS function only works in CAMERA mode. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: ■ Recording with the Zoom.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 36 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ✤ The MF/AF function works only in CAMERA mode. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your shooting. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate. Auto Focusing ✤ The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 37 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting 4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused. 5. If you can't get a sharp picture, zoom out until you can. 6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again. MF icon will disappear. Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode. BLC BLC only works in CAMERA mode. Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background, such as when: - The subject is placed in front of a window.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 38 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) ✤ The PROGRAM AE function only works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recording conditions. ✤ There are 6 automatic exposure modes. 1. AUTO mode ■ Auto balance between the subject and the background. ■ Used in normal conditions. ■ The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture. 2.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 39 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting the PROGRAM AE(Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the P.AE button, the ( 3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed. ( ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ) ■ No Display : Full Auto mode. ) symbol will be displayed. STBY 0:00:00 31.JAN.2003 Notes: ■ The P.AE chosen will be recorded on the tape. ■ To end the P.AE function, press the P.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 40 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode ✤ 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 shoot and the effect that you wish to give. ✤ There are several DSE modes. (VP-L800U/L800: 8 modes, VP-L850/L850D/L870: 10 modes) 1. Normal picture. 2.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 41 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Selecting and recording DSE effects 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) 2. Press the DSE button, GHOST or SEPIA will be displayed. STBY X:XX:XX GHOST 3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is displayed. 4. Press the START/STOP button to start recording. 5. To exit the DSE functions, press the DSE button once or several times until no DSE mode is displayed on the LCD.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording DATE/TIME ✤ Setting and recording the date/time is only available in CAMERA mode. ✤ You can record the date/time on your recording, so you know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewfinder or LCD. Setting a DATE/TIME ✤ Setting the DATE/TIME is possible in STANDBY of CAMERA mode only. 1. Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 43 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting 7. Press ENTER. ■ The month setting will blink. CLOCK SETTING 0:00 29. AUG. 2005 EXIT: MENU 8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. CLOCK SETTING 0:00 29. SEP. 2005 9. Press ENTER. ■ The day setting will blink. 10. You set the day, hour and minute by following the same procedures used for setting the year and month. EXIT: MENU CLOCK SETTING 0:00 29. SEP. 2005 EXIT: MENU 11.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 44 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Selecting and Recording a Title ✤ Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only. ✤ The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder’s memory. ✤ You can also select the language of the titles. Selecting a Language and setting a TITLE ✤ Selecting a language is possible in STANDBY in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The factory default language is ENGLISH. You can change the language. 1.
00607F VP-L800-UK(20-45) 2/17/03 11:19 AM Page 45 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ■ You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. ■ Then, the title list in the language you chose will appear. ENGLISH [HAVING FUN] FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH RUSSIAN 8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you desire. 9. Press ENTER. ■ The selected title will appear on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and will disappear.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 46 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Fade In and Out ✤ The FADE function only works in CAMERA mode. ✤ You can give your films 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 shooting, 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.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 47 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PIP (Picture-In-Picture, VP-L850/L850D/L870 only) ✤ The PIP(Picture-In-Picture) feature works in combination with the DIGITAL ZOOM function by using a small, super imposed screen to show an image that is wider than the image being shot. This should help you to get a clear idea of what you are recording. - The PIP function only works in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Turn on the DIGITAL ZOOM.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Snap Shot (VP-L850/L850D/L870only) ✤ With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder can function like a normal film camera, allowing you to take single still pictures. - The SNAP SHOT function only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. CAMERA 2. Press the SNAP SHOT button when you have the image you wish to photograph in the shot.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 49 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting White Balance ✤ WHITE BALANCE (WHITE BAL.) is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any shooting 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 BALANCE automatically. - INDOOR ( ): It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 50 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Demonstration ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when tape is not in the camcorder. ✤ The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFF. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 51 ENGLISH Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title Colour 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 22) MENU 2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will appear. 3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D/TITLE COLOUR.......WHITE. LCD ADJUST DIS........................OFF D.ZOOM................OFF PIP........................OFF DISPLAY ..............ON WHITE BAL. ........AUTO WL.REMOCON ....ON NEXT: MENU MENU CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE..
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 52 ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Lighting Techniques ✤ When you use your camcorder, there are normaly only two main recording environments. - You will be shooting outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(Neutral Density) filter). - You will be shooting indoors (Video light recommended or required). ✤ The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 53 ENGLISH Playing back the Tape ✤ To view a tape that you have recorded. ✤ Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ✤ There are two ways to see a tape; ■ To view on the LCD: recommended for outdoor use. ■ To view on a TV monitor: recommended for indoor use. Viewing on the LCD display ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD display if away from a tv or outdoors.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 54 ENGLISH Playing back the Tape Notes: ■ VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to the input “L” of TV or VCR. ■ You can use an S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have the S-VIDEO connector on your TV. ■ Close the LCD panel while viewing playback on a TV screen in order to avoid picture distortion. Playback 1.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 55 ENGLISH Playing back the Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) Note: Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press (PLAY/STILL) button again. PLAY/STILL Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to prevent tape and head-drum wear. To locate a scene (picture search) - Press (FF) or (REW) buttons during playback.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 56 ENGLISH Playing back the Tape Adjusting the LCD ✤ The procedure for adjusting the LCD display in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for adjusting the LCD display in CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to page 26. Setting the Speaker ON/OFF ✤ The speaker will be turned ON/OFF by opening/closing the LCD. ✤ The speaker ON/OFF setting operates when the LCD is opened.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 57 ENGLISH Playing back the Tape DSE in PLAYER mode ✤ The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA. Please refer to pages 40 and 41. Note: The GHOST, STROBE, NEG., MIRROR, MOSAIC, CINEMA and 16:9(WIDE) effects will not operate when your camcorder is in PLAYER mode.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 58 ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads ✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. ✤ When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. a. Normal Picture b, c. Noisy Picture If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type head cleaning cassette. 1. 2. 3. 4. a b Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Insert the cleaning tape. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 59 ENGLISH USB interface (VP-L870 only) ● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape, memory 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, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 60 ENGLISH USB interface (VP-L870 only) Installing USB Media 2.0 Program ✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program. ✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance. ✤ This explanation is based on Windows® 98SE OS. How to install the program 1. The install program automatically operate when the CD is inserted into CD-ROM. Note: If the install program does not operate, please double click Install.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 61 ENGLISH USB interface (VP-L870 only) 4. The below window displays the folder to install the program. ■ Basically the program is installed in the following folder. C:\Programfiles\Samsung\USB Media 2.0 ■ Click to change the folder. 5. Connect the camcorder to PC. 4. 6. 6. PC finds a new hardware and install a driver automatically. 7. If the driver is installed, the install is completed. 8. Execute USB Media 2.0 player on the Windows wall paper.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 62 ENGLISH USB interface (VP-L870 only) Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) 3. Connect the audio cable to the Line input jack of the PC. If the PC has no Line input jack, connect the audio cable to the MIC input jack. In this case, however, a noise may be produced depending on the PC.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 63 ENGLISH Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder Abroad ✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour system. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following: Power sources ■ You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz. ■ Were necessery, use a commercially available AC plug adapter, depending on the power used. Colour system ■ You can view your recording on the LCD or viewfinder.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 64 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Troubleshooting Check ✤ Before contacting a service centre, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that... Action slow the battery pack is almost discharged. Exchange it with a charged one. fast the battery pack is fully discharged. Exchange it with a charged one.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 65 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Checking ✤ If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to try to resolve the problem. ✤ If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: ■ The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder. ■ Your warranty, if applicable. ✤ Then contact your nearest authorized service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the camcorder on.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 66 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Symptom Explanation/Solution Avertical stripe appears when you shoot a bright subject against a dark background. (candle flame, for example) ◆ The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting. (see page 37) The LCD image is poor.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 67 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder has the built-in moisture sensor.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 68 ENGLISH Specifications ✤ The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice. System Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time FF or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio Focal length: f F Filter diameter Focus system Macro Min.
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 69 ENGLISH Index -A- -E- ABROAD .....................................................................63 AC POWER ADAPTER...............................................18 ADJUST (LCD) ...........................................................26 AF................................................................................36 AUDIO .........................................................................53 AUTO FOCUSING .................. ..............
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 70 ENGLISH Index -OOPERATION MODE....................................................13 OSD ............................................................................12 -PPAL ..............................................................................63 PIP ..............................................................................47 PLAY ...........................................................................55 PLAYER ...........................
00607F VP-L800-UK(46-69) 2/17/03 11:20 AM Page 71 ENGLISH Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The main lead on the power adapter is supplied with a molded 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.
00607F VP-L800-UK(1-19) 2/17/03 11:17 AM Page 100 THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com.au Germany http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com.pl Spain http://www.samsung.es Italia http://www.samsung.
