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... ...8 Quick Start ...9 Notes and Safety Instructions 10 Getting to Know Your Device 15 Features ...15 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ...16 Basic Accessories ...16 Front & Left View ...17 Rear & Left View ...18 Rear & Right View ...19 Rear & Bottom View ...20 Remote Control ......21 OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes) ...22 OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes ...23 Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off ...24 The Camcorder : Preparation 25 How to Use the Remote Control ...25 Battery Installation for the Remote Control ...25 Self Timer Recording...
... ...8 Quick Start ...9 Notes and Safety Instructions 10 Getting to Know Your Device 15 Features ...15 Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ...16 Basic Accessories ...16 Front & Left View ...17 Rear & Left View ...18 Rear & Right View ...19 Rear & Bottom View ...20 Remote Control ......21 OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes) ...22 OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes ...23 Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off ...24 The Camcorder : Preparation 25 How to Use the Remote Control ...25 Battery Installation for the Remote Control ...25 Self Timer Recording...
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Contents ENGLISH Frame Advance - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording ...77 Dubbing the Sound ...77 Playing Dubbed Sound ...78 Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) ...79 PB DSE - Zooming During Playback ...81 The Camera : Preparation 82 Using the Mode Dial ...82 ...Shutter Sound...94 Using the Menu ...95 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 99 Taking and Viewing Your First Photo ...99 Taking Still Images: PROGRAM Mode...99 Taking Still Images: EASYQ Mode...99 5 Frame by Frame Playback ...75 Searching Still Images ...76 Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to...
Contents ENGLISH Frame Advance - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording ...77 Dubbing the Sound ...77 Playing Dubbed Sound ...78 Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) ...79 PB DSE - Zooming During Playback ...81 The Camera : Preparation 82 Using the Mode Dial ...82 ...Shutter Sound...94 Using the Menu ...95 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 99 Taking and Viewing Your First Photo ...99 Taking Still Images: PROGRAM Mode...99 Taking Still Images: EASYQ Mode...99 5 Frame by Frame Playback ...75 Searching Still Images ...76 Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to...
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... Balance...121 Setting the Preset White Balance...121 Setting the Manual White Balance ...122 Setting the ISO Sensitivity...123 Using Digital Special Effects ...124 Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing...125 Taking Multiple Images Using Continuous Shot...126 Setting the Sharpness...101 Setting the Q.View Duration ...102 Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review...102 Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View ...103 Deleting Recorded Pictures ...103 Delayed Recording - Self Timer...105 Taking Motion Clips (MPEG) Using the Camera...106 Recording a Motion Clip (MPEG) onto a ...
... Balance...121 Setting the Preset White Balance...121 Setting the Manual White Balance ...122 Setting the ISO Sensitivity...123 Using Digital Special Effects ...124 Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing...125 Taking Multiple Images Using Continuous Shot...126 Setting the Sharpness...101 Setting the Q.View Duration ...102 Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review...102 Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View ...103 Deleting Recorded Pictures ...103 Delayed Recording - Self Timer...105 Taking Motion Clips (MPEG) Using the Camera...106 Recording a Motion Clip (MPEG) onto a ...
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MySET Menu...131 Memorizing Your Current Settings...131 Loading Your Customized Settings ...132 Customizing Your Camera - Using the DPOF...142 Connecting to Other Devices - TV and VCR...145 Connecting to Other Devices - Changing...Maintenance 156 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...156 After Using Your Camcorder...156 Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads...157 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...158 Troubleshooting 159 Troubleshooting ...159 Self Diagnosis Display ...159 Specifications 162 INDEX 164 7 Contents ENGLISH Using the Digital Zoom...128 Rotating a Stored Picture...
MySET Menu...131 Memorizing Your Current Settings...131 Loading Your Customized Settings ...132 Customizing Your Camera - Using the DPOF...142 Connecting to Other Devices - TV and VCR...145 Connecting to Other Devices - Changing...Maintenance 156 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...156 After Using Your Camcorder...156 Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads...157 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...158 Troubleshooting 159 Troubleshooting ...159 Self Diagnosis Display ...159 Specifications 162 INDEX 164 7 Contents ENGLISH Using the Digital Zoom...128 Rotating a Stored Picture...
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...damage which will be difficult to your device in a safe place. Keep your nearest dealer or authorised Samsung service facility. For better quality, please use : ✤ Please keep the device in a wet ... a strong light that can be no less than CAMCORDER mode.) 8 If the device is better than 1m (approx. 3.3 feet) from the reach of (CAMERA) mode is not working properly, please consult your ...damage the finish. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution for use (CAMERA) mode when taking still images. (Image quality of the children. Do not aim the device at the sun ...
...damage which will be difficult to your device in a safe place. Keep your nearest dealer or authorised Samsung service facility. For better quality, please use : ✤ Please keep the device in a wet ... a strong light that can be no less than CAMCORDER mode.) 8 If the device is better than 1m (approx. 3.3 feet) from the reach of (CAMERA) mode is not working properly, please consult your ...damage the finish. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution for use (CAMERA) mode when taking still images. (Image quality of the children. Do not aim the device at the sun ...
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...1 2 2. Install the battery pack. Insert a cassette (refer to the camcorder, open the LCD monitor and then open the Jack Cover. 9 Insert the Memory Card into the memory card slot (refer to record a still picture. Press the START/STOP button to record a video, or press the ...34 5. Charge the battery pack by setting the Power Switch (refer to OFF. Start ENGLISH Quick Start ✤ This device is a Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera in the following order: 1. Please read this manual in its entirety. ✤ Before using the device, install the accessories in one system...
...1 2 2. Install the battery pack. Insert a cassette (refer to the camcorder, open the LCD monitor and then open the Jack Cover. 9 Insert the Memory Card into the memory card slot (refer to record a still picture. Press the START/STOP button to record a video, or press the ...34 5. Charge the battery pack by setting the Power Switch (refer to OFF. Start ENGLISH Quick Start ✤ This device is a Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera in the following order: 1. Please read this manual in its entirety. ✤ Before using the device, install the accessories in one system...
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... not film with a dry type cleaning cassette. ✤ Do not use the LCD monitor under direct sunlight or outdoors, it . Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the viewfinder. 3. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in colour) that the viewfinder is displayed, the video heads... may damage the video heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. The LCD monitor has been manufactured using the viewfinder. 3.
... not film with a dry type cleaning cassette. ✤ Do not use the LCD monitor under direct sunlight or outdoors, it . Do not pick up the camcorder by holding the viewfinder. 3. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in colour) that the viewfinder is displayed, the video heads... may damage the video heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. The LCD monitor has been manufactured using the viewfinder. 3.
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... place. G NIGHT CAPTURE The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to a PC using a printer that easily converts between a Digital Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with a flip of 2272x1704 is available (VP-D6040(i) only). By using these features without an add-on card...
... place. G NIGHT CAPTURE The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to a PC using a printer that easily converts between a Digital Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with a flip of 2272x1704 is available (VP-D6040(i) only). By using these features without an add-on card...
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... 14 Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu / Focus / Volume) 17 Built-in MIC 2. Camcorder Lens 4. EasyQ Button 11. Built-in Flash 3. Camera Mode Dial 7. Focus Button MF/AF 1 Built-in MIC 2 Built-in Flash 3 Camcorder Lens 4 Camera Lens 5 Focus Button MF/AF 6 Mode Dial for Camera 7 Display Button ENGLISH 6. Getting to Know Your Device Front & Left View...
... 14 Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu / Focus / Volume) 17 Built-in MIC 2. Camcorder Lens 4. EasyQ Button 11. Built-in Flash 3. Camera Mode Dial 7. Focus Button MF/AF 1 Built-in MIC 2 Built-in Flash 3 Camcorder Lens 4 Camera Lens 5 Focus Button MF/AF 6 Mode Dial for Camera 7 Display Button ENGLISH 6. Getting to Know Your Device Front & Left View...
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... 110) 6. Flash Modes (refer to Know Your Device OSD (On Screen Display) in CAMERA PLAY mode 31 24 30 25 26 27 28 29 23 Memory Card Indicator (refer to page 83) 30. Remaining Time for Still Image 23. Memory Card Indicator (refer to page 83) 10. F. Zoom Level Indicator ...24. Camera Mode (refer to page 114) 8. Macro Mode (refer to page 82) 4. Message Line 27. Remaining Free Space...
... 110) 6. Flash Modes (refer to Know Your Device OSD (On Screen Display) in CAMERA PLAY mode 31 24 30 25 26 27 28 29 23 Memory Card Indicator (refer to page 83) 30. Remaining Time for Still Image 23. Memory Card Indicator (refer to page 83) 10. F. Zoom Level Indicator ...24. Camera Mode (refer to page 114) 8. Macro Mode (refer to page 82) 4. Message Line 27. Remaining Free Space...
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... Plug in the DC jack of the AC Power Adapter into the Power In jack of your camcorder. - Reference ✤ You must use the AA-E8 type AC Power adapter. ✤ ... the AC Power Adapter to your country of residence. 3. Connect the AC Power Cord to your camcorder. 4. ENGLISH Using the AC Power Adapter and the DC Cable 1. The AC Power Adapter and the AC... used for indoor recordings. - The Camcorder : Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to a wall socket. Set the camcorder to different modes by holding down the...
... Plug in the DC jack of the AC Power Adapter into the Power In jack of your camcorder. - Reference ✤ You must use the AA-E8 type AC Power adapter. ✤ ... the AC Power Adapter to your country of residence. 3. Connect the AC Power Cord to your camcorder. 4. ENGLISH Using the AC Power Adapter and the DC Cable 1. The AC Power Adapter and the AC... used for indoor recordings. - The Camcorder : Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to a wall socket. Set the camcorder to different modes by holding down the...
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... capacity of purchase. ✤ Fully discharging the Lithium battery pack is not required since there is no memory effect. ✤ For prolonged use (Camcorder/Camera/With LCD monitor etc.). - Reference ✤ The amount of the Battery Pack, remove the Battery Pack from the device. Connect the DC cable ...pack you are using. - Attach the Battery Pack to the DC jack on the device. 4. Turn the device off and the charging indicator will still discharge if it is used. - Ambient temperature. Type of use of continuous recording time available depends on On for a second and off , ...
... capacity of purchase. ✤ Fully discharging the Lithium battery pack is not required since there is no memory effect. ✤ For prolonged use (Camcorder/Camera/With LCD monitor etc.). - Reference ✤ The amount of the Battery Pack, remove the Battery Pack from the device. Connect the DC cable ...pack you are using. - Attach the Battery Pack to the DC jack on the device. 4. Turn the device off and the charging indicator will still discharge if it is used. - Ambient temperature. Type of use of continuous recording time available depends on On for a second and off , ...
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The Camcorder : Preparation Setting the Power Switch ✤ Use the Power Switch to Digital Still Camera mode. OFF mode: Turn the device off. PLAY mode: Play and edit the recorded cassette tape 4. (CAMERA) mode: Switches to select the working mode of the device. 1. Do not obstruct the ...and cables while the Power Switch is moving, as it may damage the mechanism. Set the Camera Mode Dial to OFF. 2. Reference ✤ Switching to (CAMERA) mode by setting the Power Switch will activate the Digital Still Camera Lens to pop out. ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 31 REC mode: Record onto a ...
The Camcorder : Preparation Setting the Power Switch ✤ Use the Power Switch to Digital Still Camera mode. OFF mode: Turn the device off. PLAY mode: Play and edit the recorded cassette tape 4. (CAMERA) mode: Switches to select the working mode of the device. 1. Do not obstruct the ...and cables while the Power Switch is moving, as it may damage the mechanism. Set the Camera Mode Dial to OFF. 2. Reference ✤ Switching to (CAMERA) mode by setting the Power Switch will activate the Digital Still Camera Lens to pop out. ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 31 REC mode: Record onto a ...
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DOWN button 4. Using the 5-way button, you can easily make a selection, and to make your selection and navigate the menu. ✤ The 5-way button works both in camcorder and camera modes. 1. LEFT button 2. OK button 3 OK 1 OK 4 OK 2 OK 5 OK 32 UP button 5. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the 5-Way Button The 5-Way Button ✤ The 5-way button is used to move the cursor left, right, up and down. RIGHT button 3.
DOWN button 4. Using the 5-way button, you can easily make a selection, and to make your selection and navigate the menu. ✤ The 5-way button works both in camcorder and camera modes. 1. LEFT button 2. OK button 3 OK 1 OK 4 OK 2 OK 5 OK 32 UP button 5. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the 5-Way Button The 5-Way Button ✤ The 5-way button is used to move the cursor left, right, up and down. RIGHT button 3.
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MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER 36 SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE... the camcorder functions Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function Controls the White Balance Controls the Digital Zoom Sets the Digital Image Stabiliser on or off Selects Digital Special Effects Selects recording speed Selects the audio quality for recordings Removes Wind Noise Searches Still Images ...40 41 41 42 52 53 55 56 57 59 60 61 76 80 148 78 33 39 43 ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the MENU ✤ Use the MENU button to AV out on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder...
MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER 36 SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE... the camcorder functions Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function Controls the White Balance Controls the Digital Zoom Sets the Digital Image Stabiliser on or off Selects Digital Special Effects Selects recording speed Selects the audio quality for recordings Removes Wind Noise Searches Still Images ...40 41 41 42 52 53 55 56 57 59 60 61 76 80 148 78 33 39 43 ENGLISH The Camcorder : Preparation Using the MENU ✤ Use the MENU button to AV out on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder...
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MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE REC AUDIO MODE WIND CUT PHOTO SEARCH PLAY PB DSE AV IN/OUT (VP-D6050i/D6040i only) AUDIO SELECT LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY Available Modes REC Mode PLAY Mode (only without a tape) ENGLISH 37 The Camcorder : Preparation ✤ Available menu items according to the current mode are shown below.
MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE REC AUDIO MODE WIND CUT PHOTO SEARCH PLAY PB DSE AV IN/OUT (VP-D6050i/D6040i only) AUDIO SELECT LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY Available Modes REC Mode PLAY Mode (only without a tape) ENGLISH 37 The Camcorder : Preparation ✤ Available menu items according to the current mode are shown below.
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... Time by following the same procedure. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Clock ✤ CLOCK SET Menu of your camcorder works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME information is provided for the Digital Camera (refer to blink. 4. Press the MENU button.
... Time by following the same procedure. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Clock ✤ CLOCK SET Menu of your camcorder works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME information is provided for the Digital Camera (refer to blink. 4. Press the MENU button.
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...", then press the OK button. The top menu including "INITIAL" is displayed. 3. OFF. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ The WL.REMOTE menu works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE...to enable or disable the remote control for use in the menu and try to use it, the remote control icon will blink for the Digital Camera (refer to page 93). ✤ If you set the WL.REMOTE to OFF in Camcorder modes. 1. The submenu including "WL.REMOTE" is displayed. 2.
...", then press the OK button. The top menu including "INITIAL" is displayed. 3. OFF. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ The WL.REMOTE menu works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE...to enable or disable the remote control for use in the menu and try to use it, the remote control icon will blink for the Digital Camera (refer to page 93). ✤ If you set the WL.REMOTE to OFF in Camcorder modes. 1. The submenu including "WL.REMOTE" is displayed. 2.
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...Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. Reference ✤ Separate Language setting is displayed. 2. The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Beep Sound ✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camcorder modes. 1. The submenu including "BEEP SOUND" displays. 3. The top menu including "INITIAL" is provided for... press the OK button. Press the DOWN button to exit the menu screen. ENGLISH 41 The top menu including "INITIAL" is refreshed in Camcorder modes. 1. Press the OK button to select "BEEP SOUND", then press the OK button. Press the DOWN to select "INITIAL". OFF....
...Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. Reference ✤ Separate Language setting is displayed. 2. The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Beep Sound ✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camcorder modes. 1. The submenu including "BEEP SOUND" displays. 3. The top menu including "INITIAL" is provided for... press the OK button. Press the DOWN button to exit the menu screen. ENGLISH 41 The top menu including "INITIAL" is refreshed in Camcorder modes. 1. Press the OK button to select "BEEP SOUND", then press the OK button. Press the DOWN to select "INITIAL". OFF....
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... consumption of battery 1-1 power. 1-2 TELE 1. move it faster for a gradual zoom; ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ✤ Your camcorder supports 10x optical and digital zooming that lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. Reference ✤ You...; Frequent use of the Zoom feature can produce 900x zooming in and out using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for Camera use of Zoom lever is a technique that can lead to page 128 on Zooming for different shots. Zooming is a very useful technique...
... consumption of battery 1-1 power. 1-2 TELE 1. move it faster for a gradual zoom; ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ✤ Your camcorder supports 10x optical and digital zooming that lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. Reference ✤ You...; Frequent use of the Zoom feature can produce 900x zooming in and out using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for Camera use of Zoom lever is a technique that can lead to page 128 on Zooming for different shots. Zooming is a very useful technique...