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Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/
D454(i)/D455(i)
VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/
D454(i)/D455(i)
AF
Auto Focus
AF
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
CCD
LCD
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read this
Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it
for future reference.
89/336CEE 73/23CEE
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
93/68CEE
AD68-00840M
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Contents
Basic Recording........................................................... 35
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Using the Viewfinder .............................................................................................35
Adjusting the Focus..........................................................................................35
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette .........................................................................36
Hints for Stable Image Recording .........................................................................37
Recording with the LCD Screen.......................................................................37
Recording with the Viewfinder..........................................................................37
Various Recording Techniques..............................................................................38
Making your First Recording .................................................................................39
Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners) ....................................................................40
Record Search (REC SEARCH)......................................................................41
Setting the Zero Memory (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ...............................42
Self Record using the Remote Control (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)..........43
Zooming In and Out...............................................................................................44
Using the Tele Macro.............................................................................................45
Using Quick Menu: Tele Macro ........................................................................46
Using the Fade In and Out ....................................................................................47
To Start Recording ...........................................................................................47
To Stop Recording (use Fade In/Fade Out) .....................................................47
Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)......................................................48
Using the Color Nite/LED Light (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)......................49
EASY.Q
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REC SEARCH ............................................................................41
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Tele Macro
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Tele Macro
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BLC ..........................................................................................48
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Advanced Recording.................................................... 50
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wind cut ....................................................................................................55
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Use of various Functions.......................................................................................50
Setting Menu Items ..........................................................................................50
Function availability in each Mode ...................................................................52
Selecting the Record Mode...................................................................................53
Selecting Audio Mode ...........................................................................................54
Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut) .......................................................................55
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure.................................................................56
Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording ...........................................56
Auto Focus/Manual Focus.....................................................................................57
Auto Focusing...................................................................................................57
Manual Focusing..............................................................................................57
Setting the White Balance.....................................................................................58
Using Quick Menu: White Balance ..................................................................59
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)..............................................................60
Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ...........................................61
Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE).....................................62
Setting the Program AE....................................................................................63
Using Quick Menu: Program AE......................................................................63
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White Balance
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DIS .......................................................................................60
DIS ..............................................................61
Program AE ......................................................................................62
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Program AE
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Applying Digital Effects.................................................................................64
Selecting the Digital Effects .....................................................................65
Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom.........................................................66
Selecting the Digital Zoom.......................................................................66
Photo Image Recording................................................................................67
Searching for a Photo Image...................................................................67
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Playback ....................................................................... 68
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Playing back a Tape you have recorded on the LCD Screen ......................68
Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during Playback...................................68
Controlling Sound from the Speaker............................................................69
Tape Playback...............................................................................................70
Playback on the LCD Screen...................................................................70
Playback on a TV Monitor........................................................................70
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks.........................70
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks.............71
Playback...................................................................................................71
Various Functions while in Player mode.......................................................72 Player(
Playback Pause........................................................................................72
Picture Search (Forward/Reverse) ..........................................................72
Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ...72
Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)....73
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A/V
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X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only).......73
Reverse Playback (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) .............................73
Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM).........................................................74
AV In/Out (VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only)............................................75
Audio Dubbing (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) .......................................76
Dubbing Sound ........................................................................................76
Dubbed Audio Playback ...............................................................................77
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PB ZOOM ................................................................................................74
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i) ....................................75
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IEEE1394 Data Transfer.............................................. 78
USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)........ 80
Digital Still Camera Mode (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) 86
Memory Stick (Optional Accessory).............................................................86
Memory Stick Functions ..........................................................................86
Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card.................................................87
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card...............................88
Image Format...........................................................................................88
Selecting the Camcorder Mode....................................................................88
Selecting the Built-in Memory (VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only) ............................89
Using Quick Menu: Memory Type ...........................................................89
IEEE1394
USB
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VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))................... 80
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Selecting the Image Quality ..................................................................................90
Select the Image Quality..................................................................................90
Number of Images on the Memory Card .........................................................90
Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality....................................................................91
Memory File Number.............................................................................................92
Taking Photos........................................................................................................93
Viewing Still Images ..............................................................................................94
To view a Single Image ....................................................................................94
To view a Slide Show .......................................................................................94
To view the Multi Display..................................................................................95
Protection from Accidental Erasure ......................................................................96
Using Quick Menu: Protect ..............................................................................97
Deleting Still Images and Moving Images.............................................................98
Using Quick Menu: Delete ...............................................................................99
Formatting the Memory Card..............................................................................100
MPEG Recording ................................................................................................101
Saving Moving Picture File onto a Memory Card ..........................................101
MPEG Playback ..................................................................................................102
Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select..................................................................103
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image. ......................................104
Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card .....................................105
Copy to (Copies Files from the Memory Card to the Built-in Memory)
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Photo Quality
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Protect
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Delete
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MPEG..................................................................................................................101
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MPEG..................................................................................................................102
M.Play
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(VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only)....................................................................................106
Marking Images for Printing ................................................................................107
Using Quick Menu: Print Mark .......................................................................108
Print Mark
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PictBridgeTM
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VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/455(i)) ...... 109
PictBridgeTM (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only).........109
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Maintenance............................................................... 111
After Finishing a Recording.................................................................................111
Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ..........................................................112
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...........................................................................113
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Troubleshooting.......................................................... 114
Specifications ............................................................. 117
Index ........................................................................... 118
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen
Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated.
Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that
connects the LCD screen to the
Camcorder.
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2.
1. LCD screen closed.
2. Standard recording using the LCD
screen.
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Open the LCD screen with your
finger.
LCD open
3. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the top.
3.
4.
4. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the front.
5. Recording when looking at the LCD
screen from the left.
5.
6.
6. Recording with the LCD screen
closed.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding Copyright (VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only)
(
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i)
Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other
programme materials may be copyrighted.
DVD
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this
manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Notes regarding Moisture Condensation
1.
2.
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation
to form inside the Camcorder.
for example:
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When you move the Camcorder from a cold location to a warm
location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.)
When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot
location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)
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DEW
2. If the
(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the
Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the
cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack removed.
Notes regarding Camcorder
1. Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above
60°C or 140°F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed
to direct sunlight.
1.
2.
60°C 140°F
2. Do not let the Camcorder get wet.
Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form
of moisture.
If the Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be
repaired.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Notes regarding the Battery Pack
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Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page
22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.
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
inserted, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against
unnecessary battery discharge.
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STBY
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Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may
damage it.
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A brand-new Battery pack is not charged.
Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
Fully discharging a Lithium-Ion battery damages the internal cells.
The Battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.
When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local
dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
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To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video
heads regularly.
If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is
displayed, the video heads may be dirty.
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning
cassette.
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Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette.
It may damage the video heads.
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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.
1.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder.
Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight
or near a window exposed to sunlight.
2.
3.
2. Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder.
3. Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen
1. The LCD screen has been
1.
2.
manufactured using high precision
technology. However, there may be
tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour)
that appear on the LCD screen.
These dots are normal and do not
affect the recorded picture in any way.
2. When you use the LCD screen under
direct sunlight or outdoors,
it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.
If this occurs, we recommend using the Viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen.
3.
Notes regarding the Hand Strap
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To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that
the hand strap is properly adjusted.
Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you
could damage it.
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Notes and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the Lithium battery
1. The camcorder’s built-in 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 3 months under
normal operation from the time of installation.
1.
2.
3.
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3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or is dead, the date/time
indicator will display 00:00 1.JAN.2005 when you set the Date/Time
to On.
00:00 1.JAN.2005
When this occurs, connect the camcorder to power to fully recharge
the built-in lithium battery. If the same problem occurs with a fully
recharged battery, contact a Samsung authorized Service Centre to
replace the battery.
Precautions regarding the external lithium battery for the remote control
Warning:
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Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY(Remote Control) out of reach of
children.
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Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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Servicing
Do not attempt to service this Camcorder yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having
the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features
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Multi OSD Language
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You can select the desired OSD language from OSD List.
Digital Data Transfer Function with IEEE1394
By incorporating the IEEE1394 (i.LINK™: i.LINK is a serial data transfer
protocol and interconnectivity system, used to transmit DV data) high speed
data transport port, both moving and still images can be transferred to a PC,
making it possible to produce or edit various images.
USB Interface for Digital Image Data Transfer
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
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IEEE1394
IEEE1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK
DV
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USB
USB
You can transfer images to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on
card.
PHOTO
PHOTO
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PHOTO
Camera
900
The photo function lets you capture an object as a still image along with
sound, in camera mode.
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900x
900x Digital Zoom
The 900x Digital Zoom allows you to magnify an image up to 900 times its
original size.
TFT
Colour TFT LCD
TFT
A high-resolution colour TFT LCD gives you clean, sharp images as well as
the ability to review your recordings immediately.
Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
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DIS Digital Image Stabiliser
DIS
The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images,
particularly at high magnification.
Various Digital Effects
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The digital effects allows you to give your films a special look by adding
various special effects.
BLC Back Light Compensation
BLC
Program AE
Program AE
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Back Light Compensation (BLC)
The BLC function compensates for the bright background behind a subject
you're recording.
Program AE
The program AE enables you to alter the shutter speed and aperture to suit
the type of scene/action to be filmed.
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Digital Still Camera Function (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
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Using Memory Card, you can easily record and play back standard still
images.
You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Card to your PC
using the USB interface.
USB
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VP-D454(i)/D455(i)
MPEG
MPEG
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MPEG Recording (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
MPEG recording makes it possible to record video onto a Memory Card.
Multi Memory Card Slot (VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Multi Memory Card slot is compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO,
MMC and SD.
PRO MMC SD
VP-D454(i)/D455(i)
VP-D454(i) 16MB/VP-D455(i) 64MB
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Built-in Memory (VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only)
You can use digital still camera functions without a separate external Memory
Card, using the built-in memory installed in your Camcorder.
(VP-D454(i): 16MB/VP-D455(i): 64MB)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your
digital video camera.
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
3. AC Cord
Basic Accessories
1.
2.
1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2. AC Power Adapter
(AA-E8 TYPE)
AA-E8
3.
4.
3. AC Cord
4. Multi-AV Cable
(Audio/Video/S-Video
Cable)
4. Multi-AV Cable
(Audio/Video/S-Video Cable)
5. Instruction Book
6. USB Cable
S-
5.
5. Instruction Book
6. USB Cable (VP-D453(i)/
D454(i)/D455(i) only)
7. Software CD (VP-D453(i)/
D454(i)/D455(i) only)
8. Lens Cover
9. Lens Cover Strap
10. Lithium Battery for Remote
Control. (TYPE: CR2025)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/
D455(i) only)
6. USB
(
VP-D453(i)/
VP-D453(i)/
D454(i)/D455(i))
7.
CD (
D454(i)/D455(i))
7.Software CD
8. Lens Cover
9. Lens Cover Strap
8.
9.
10.
(
VP-D453(i)/
D454(i)/D455(i))
11.
(
VP-D453(i)/
10. Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
11. Remote Control
13. Scart Adapter
D454(i)/D455(i))
11. Remote Control
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/
D455(i) only)
12. Memory Stick
Optional Accessories
12.
(
VP-D453(i)/
12. Memory Stick
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/
D455(i) only)
D454(i)/D455(i))
13.Scart
13. Scart Adapter
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Front & Left View
1. Lens
6. EASY.Q button
2. LED Light
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
only)
3. Remote Sensor
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
only)
7. TFT LCD Screen
8. IEEE1394 Jack
4. Hand Strap Hook
9. USB Jack
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
10. AV/S-Video Jack
5. Internal MIC
11. Jack Cover
1. Lens
6. EASY.Q button (see page 40)
1.
6. EASY.Q
40
7. TFT LCD
8. IEEE1394
9. USB
2. LED
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2. LED Light (see page 49)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
only)
7. TFT LCD Screen
8. IEEE1394 Jack
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/
D455(i))
9. USB Jack
3.
(
VP-
3. Remote Sensor
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
only)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
only)
D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/
4.
5.
D455(i))
10. AV/S-Video Jack
11. Jack Cover
10. AV/S-
11.
4. Hand Strap Hook
5. Internal MIC
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Left Side View
4. Focus Adjustment Knob
5. Viewfinder
1. Speaker
6. Function buttons
FADE
BLC
2. Mode Switch
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
S.SHOW
MULTI
REC SEARCH
7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM
3. DISPLAY
1. Speaker
1.
2.
MEMORY/TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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2. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. DISPLAY (see page 25)
3. DISPLAY
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4. Focus Adjustment Knob
5. Viewfinder
6. Function buttons
4.
5.
6.
M.Player
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
CAMERA
PLAYER
PLAYER (
)
CAMERA (
EASY.Q
)
M.Player (
) (
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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-
-
EASY.Q
REC SEARCH –
REC SEARCH +
FADE
-
: REW
: FF
REC SEARCH -
REC SEARCH +
REV
FWD
: REW
REV
: PLAY/STILL FADE
/
S.SHOW SLIDE SHOW
: FF
FWD
: STOP
BLC
MULTI
: PLAY/STILL
: STOP
S.SHOW(SLIDE SHOW)
MULTI
BLC
7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM
/
49/74
7. COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM (see page 49/74)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Right & Top View
6. TAPE EJECT
7. Zoom Lever
1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF)
2. MENU button
8. PHOTO button
9. External MIC
10. Cassette Door
3. Start/Stop button
4. Power Switch
5. DC Jack
1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF)
2. MENU button
6. TAPE EJECT
7. Zoom Lever
1. Menu selector VOL/MF
/
6. TAPE EJECT
7.
3. Start/Stop button
8. PHOTO button
(see page 67)
8. PHOTO
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2. MENU
4. Power Switch
3. Start/Stop
/
(CAMERA or PLAYER)
9. External MIC
10. Cassette Door
9.
5. DC Jack
4.
CAMERA
10.
PLAYER
5. DC
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Rear & Bottom View
5. Battery Release
1. Memory Card Slot
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
2. Charging indicator
3. RESET button
4. Tripod Receptacle
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
1. Memory Card Slot (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
2. Charging indicator
1.
(
2.
3. RESET button (see page 52)
4. Tripod Receptacle
3. RESET
52
4.
5.
5. Battery Release
Memory Card Slot (Usable Memory Card)
VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only
VP-D453(i) only
VP-D453(i)
PRO
VP-D454(i)/455(i)
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick
PRO
Memory Stick PRO
SD/MMC
SD/MMC
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Remote Control (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
18. DISPLAY
17. Zoom
1. PHOTO
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. PHOTO SEARCH
6. A.DUB
16. X2
15. DATE/TIME
7.
(FF)
14.
(SLOW)
8.
9.
(REW)
(PLAY)
13.
12.
(STILL)
(STOP)
11. F. ADV
10.
/
(Direction)
10.
/
1. PHOTO (see page 67)
2. START/STOP
1. PHOTO
67
/
10.
/
(Direction)
72
(see page 72)
2. START/STOP
3. SELF TIMER
11. F.ADV
73
11. F. ADV (see page 73)
3. SELF TIMER (see page 43)
12.
13.
14.
(
(
)
12.
13.
14.
(STOP)
(STILL)
(SLOW)
43
4. ZERO MEMORY
(see page 42)
4. ZERO MEMORY
5. PHOTO SEARCH
(see page 67)
42
5. PHOTO SEARCH
67
(
15. DATE/TIME
16. X2 (see page 73)
17. Zoom
15. DATE/TIME
/
6. A.DUB (see page 76)
16. X2
73
7.
8.
9.
(FF)
6. A.DUB
76
17. ZOOM
(REW)
(PLAY)
18. DISPLAY
18. DISPLAY
7.
8.
9.
(
(
(
)
)
)
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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.
ZOOM
Start/Stop
/
Hand Strap
1. Insert the Hand strap into the
Hand strap hook on the front
side of the Camcorder and
pull its end through the hook.
2. Insert your hand into the hand
strap and adjust its length for
your convenience.
1
2
3
1.
2.
3.
3. Close the Hand strap.
When You carry Your
Camcorder
1
2
3
1.
2.
1. Pull and open the Hand strap
cover to release the Hand
strap.
2. Remove it from the ring and
adjust its length.
3.
3. Put your hand through the
Hand Strap and close the
cover of Hand Strap.
Attaching the Lens Cover
1
2
3
1. Hook up the Lens cover with
the Lens cover strap as
illustrated.
1.
2.
2. Hook up the Lens cover
strap to the Hand strap, and
adjust it following the steps
as described for the Hand
strap.
3.
3. Close the Hand strap.
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Lithium Battery Installation (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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.
✤
✤
✤
✤
Position the Lithium battery in the Lithium battery
holder, with the positive ( ) terminal face up.
Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
[ Notes ]
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The Lithium battery must be inserted in the correct direction.
Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools.
This will cause a short circuit.
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-
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Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in
water, to avoid the risk of explosion.
Warning: Keep the Lithium battery out of the reach of the
children.
Should any battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
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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 ]
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AA-E8
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You must use an AA-E8 TYPE AC Power
adapter.
Power Switch
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The plug and wall socket type may differ
according to your resident country.
3.
4.
3. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack
socket of the Camcorder.
4. Set the Camcorder to each mode by
holding down the tab on the Power
switch and turning it to the CAMERA or
PLAYER mode.
CAMERA
PLAYER
<CAMERA mode>
<PLAYER mode>
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
To Select the Camcorder Mode (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
✤
If you want to use this unit as a Camcorder, set the
Mode switch to TAPE.
If you want to use this unit as a DSC (Digital Still
Camera), set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
✤
TAPE
✤
✤
DSC
MEMORY
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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
✤
The amount of continuous recording time available depends on.
✤
-
-
The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.
How often the zoom function is used.
It is recommended that you have several batteries available.
Charging the 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. Connect the DC cable to the DC jack socket on
the Camcorder.
4. Turn the Power switch to OFF, and the
charging indicator will start to flash, showing
that the battery is charging.
1.
2.
Power Switch
3.
4.
Blinking time
Once per second
Twice per second
Three times per second
Blinking stops and stays on
On for a second and off for a second
Charging rate
Less than 50%
50% ~ 75%
75% ~ 90%
90% ~ 100%
1
1
1
1
2
3
50%
50% 75%
75% 90%
90% 100%
Error - Reset the Battery pack and the DC cable
1
1
-
5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Battery
pack and the AC Power adapter from the Camcorder.
Even with the Power switched OFF, the Battery pack will
still discharge.
5.
4
[ Notes ]
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The Battery may contain a slight charge at the time of
purchase.
To prevent reduction in the life and capacity of the Battery pack,
always remove it from the Camcorder after it is fully charged.
The amount of continuous recording time available depends on:
I
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< Charging indicator>
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-
-
-
-
The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.
How often the zoom is used.
Type of use (Camcorder/Camera/With LCD screen etc.).
Ambient temperature.
It is recommended to have additional battery packs available.
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Even when the Power switched Off, the Battery pack will still
discharge if it is left attached to the device.
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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 time given in the table below are
approximations.
Actual recording time depends on usage.
Time
Continuous recording time
SB-LSM 80
Charging
time
1
2
20
40
1
30
1
20
Battery
LCD ON
VIEWFINDER ON
Approx.
1hr 20min
Approx.
1hr 20min
Approx.
1hr 30min
SB-LSM 160
3
SB-LSM80
3
Approx.
2hr 40min
Approx.
3hr
Approx.
3hr
SB-LSM160
[ Notes ]
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The Battery pack should be recharged in an environment between
32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
The Battery pack should never be charged in a room with a
temperature below 32 °F (0 °C).
The life and capacity of the Battery pack will be reduced if it is used
in temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C) or left in temperatures above
104 °F (40°C) for a long period of time, even when it is fully
recharged.
Do not put the Battery pack near any heat source (i.e. fire or a
heater).
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32°F 0°C
32°F 0°C
32°F 0°C
104°F 40°C
104°F 40°C
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SB-LSM 80 SB-LSM 160
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Do not disassemble, apply pressure to or heat the Battery pack.
Do not allow the + and – terminals of the Battery pack to be short-
circuited.
Doing so may cause leakage, overheating, or fire.
Use SB-LSM80 or SB-LSM160 Battery pack only.
Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described above.
The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.
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Battery Level Display
The battery level display indicates the amount of
power remaining in the Battery pack.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
a. Fully charged
b. 20~40% used
c. 40~80% used
d. 80~95% used
e. Completely used (Blinking)
(The Camcorder will turn off soon.
Change the battery as soon as possible)
20 40%
40 80%
80 95%
(Blinking)
[ Notes ]
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Please refer to the Table on page 22 for approximate continuous
recording time.
The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental
conditions.
The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment.
The continuous recording time in the operating instructions are
measured using a fully charged Battery pack at 77 °F (25 °C) since
the environmental temperature and conditions vary. The remaining
battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording
time given in the instructions.
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77°F 25°C
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OSD (On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes)
OSD
1. Battery Level (see page 23)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Battery level(
Digital effects
EASY.Q
)
23
60
OSD in Camera Mode
2. Digital Effects mode(see page 64)
3. EASY.Q (see page 40)
64
26 25 24 23 22 21
40
4. DIS (see page 60)
DIS
1
20
SP
0:00:11
5. Program AE (see page 62)
6. White Balance mode (see page 58)
7. Shutter Speed (see page 56)
8. Exposure (see page 56)
STBY
10Sec
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter speed (
Exposure
62
Art
2
3
4
14min
16BIt
19
18
58
56
)
5
6
7
8
17
56
No Tape !
9. Manual Focus (see page 57)
10. Date/Time (see page 33)
11. Zoom (see page 44)
12. Color Nite (see page 49)
13. USB (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
14. Remote (see page 28)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
15. Wind Cut (see page 55)
16. BLC (Back Light Compensation)
(see page 48)
17. LED Light (see page 49)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
18. Audio Mode (see page 54)
19. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)
20. Tape Counter
16
15
14
13
Manual focus (
)
57
33
44
S. 1/50
[29]
10. Date/Time
11. Zoom position (
12. Color nite
13. USB (
14. Remote
(
15. Wind cut
16. BLC Back Light Compensation
48
17. LED
49
18.
19. Remaining tape
20. Tape counter
21. Zero memory (
(
22. Record speed mode (
23. Operating mode (
24. Self timer (
/
9
)
12
00:00 1.JAN.2005
Color N.1/25
10
49
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
11
7
W
T
28
…
…
†
S. 1/50
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
55
8
[29]
†
OSD in Player Mode
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
31
54
SP 0:00:00:10
√
27
Sound[2]
14min
16BIt
21. Zero Memory (see page 42)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
22. Record Speed mode
)
32
33
34
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
42
)
No Tape !
23. Operating mode
)
24. Self Timer (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
25. Photo Image
AV In
30
29
)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
00:00 1.JAN.2005
[10]
26. Tele Macro (see page 45)
27. Audio Playback
25. Photo image(
26. Tele MACRO
27. Audio playback (
28. Volume control (
)
…
45
69
28
†
28. Volume Control (see page 69)
29. DV IN (DV data transfer mode)
(VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only) (see page 79)
30. AV IN (VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only)
)
)
29. DV IN DV
30. AV IN (
31. Audio dubbing (
32. DEW
33. Warning Indicator (
34. Message line
79
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i)
) ( VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i)
31. Audio Dubbing (see page 76) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
32. DEW (see page 7)
33. Warning indicator (see page 114)
34. Message line (see page 114~115)
76
7
)
114
114 ~ 115
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OSD (On Screen Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
OSD
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
1. Photo Quality
1. Photo quality (
)
OSD in M.Cam Mode
2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator
2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator
4
3
[
]
3. Image Counter
3. Image counter (
)
46
2
Total number of recordable still images.
2 min
4. Image Recording and Loading indicator
5. Erase Protection indicator (see page 96)
6. Print Mark (see page 107)
4. Image recording and loading indicator
(
)
No Memory Card !
5. Erase protection indicator
1
(
)
96
107
[29]
7. Folder Number-File Number (see page 88)
8. JPEG Image Size
6. Print mark (
)
00:00 1.JAN.2005
7. Folder number-file number
(
-
)
88
W
T
9. Slide Show
8. JPEG image size (JPEG
9. Slide show (
)
…
[29]
†
)
OSD in M.Player Mode
Turning the OSD
(On Screen Display) On/Off
OSD
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DISPLAY
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Turning OSD on/off
2/46
800X600
Slide
-
-
8
7
Press the DISPLAY button on the left side
control panel.
No Memory Card !
-
Each press of the button toggles the OSD
function on and off.
When you turn the OSD off,
CAMERA
5
6
STBY
REC
-
001
00:00 1.JAN.2005
In CAMERA Mode: The STBY, REC
modes are always displayed on the OSD,
even when the OSD is turned off and the
key input is displayed for 3 seconds then
turned off.
100-0002
3
PLAYER
3
In PLAYER Mode: When you press any function button, the
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Date/Time
/
function is displayed on the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.
Date/Time
/
/
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Turning the Date/Time on/off
Date/Time
33
To turn the Date/Time on or off, access the menu and change the
Date/Time mode. (see page 33)
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System Menu Setting
Selecting the OSD Language
✤
The Language function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player
modes.
Select the appropriate OSD language from OSD List.
✤
✤
Camera
/Player(
Language Language
)/M.Cam
/M.Player
.
✤
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
1
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
MEMORY
(
)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/455(i))
3. Press the MENU button.
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The menu list will appear.
MENU
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4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
4
Camera Mode
√System
Clock Set
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
select System, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
Menu selector
System
√On
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
√USB 2.0
√English
√On
select Language, then press the Menu selector.
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The available language options are listed.
5.
Menu selector
Demonstration
Language Language
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired OSD language, then press the
Menu selector.
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The OSD will display the most recently selected language.
6.
7.
Menu selector
Menu selector
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
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[ Note ]
The word “Language” in the menu is always indicated in English.
Language
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System
Setting the Clock
✤
✤
Clock setup works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.
The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape.
Before recording, please set the Date/Time.
✤
✤
Camera
/M.Player
Date/Time
/Player
/M.Cam
/
Date/Time
/
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
PLAYER
MEMORY
4
Camera Mode
√System
Clock Set
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
TAPE
3. Press the MENU button.
√On
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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The menu list will appear.
√USB 2.0
√English
√On
MENU
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select System, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Clock Set, then press the Menu selector.
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Demonstration
Menu selector
Menu selector
System
MENU
Move
Select
Exit
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The year will highlight first.
5.
6.
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
set the current Year, then press the
Menu selector.
5
Clock Set
Menu selector
Camera Mode
Back
Clock Set
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
…
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JAN 2005
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The month will be highlighted.
†
Menu selector
Menu selector
7. You can set the month, day, hour and minute
following the same procedure for setting the year.
00 : 00
Demonstration
8. Press the Menu selector after setting the minutes.
7.
8.
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The message Complete ! will be displayed.
To adjust the clock, select the Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Min by pressing the Menu selector,
then move the Menu selector to the left or
MENU
Adjust
Select
Exit
Menu selector
!
Menu selector
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8
Camera Mode
Back
Clock Set
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
right to set respective values.
9. To exit, press the MENU button.
1
JAN 2005
10 : 30
Menu selector
MENU
9.
[ Notes ]
Complete!
Demonstration
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Date/Time is memorized and maintained by the
built-in Lithium battery installed in the camcorder.
If you don’t use the camcorder for a long period of
time, charge the Lithium battery at least once a
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MENU
Exit
Move
Select
month. To charge the built-in Lithium battery, supply power to the
camcorder and set the Power Switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
After the Lithium battery loses its charge (after about 3 months),
the date/time appears on the screen as 00:00 1.JAN.2005.
You can set the year up to 2037.
If the built-in lithium battery is not charged, any input data will not
be backed up.
CAMREA
3
PLAYER
/
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1.JAN.2005
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System
Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance
(Remote) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
✤
The Remote function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player
modes.
The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the remote
control for use with the Camcorder.
✤
Camera
/M.Player
Remote
/Player
/M.Cam
Remote
✤
✤
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
1
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
MEMORY
MENU
System
Remote
On
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The menu list will appear.
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Menu selector
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
4
6
Menu selector
Menu selector
select System, then press the Menu selector.
Camera Mode
√System
Clock Set
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Remote
√On
√On
√USB 2.0
√English
√On
5.
6.
7.
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
select Remote, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Demonstration
MENU
Exit
select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
Move
Select
Menu selector
Off
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
Menu selector
Camera Mode
Back
Clock Set
MENU
Remote
Off
On
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
Demonstration
[ Note ]
Remote
Off
If you set the Remote to Off in the menu and try to use
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
it, the remote control icon (
) will blink for 3 seconds
3
on the LCD screen and then disappear.
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System
Setting the Beep Sound
✤
The Beep Sound function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/ M.Player
modes.
You can turn the Beep Sound on or off. When on, each press of a
button sounds a beep.
✤
✤
Camera
/M.Player
/Player
/M.Cam
Beep Sound
✤
1
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
MEMORY
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
3. Press the MENU button.
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The menu list will appear.
MENU
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4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
4
Camera Mode
√System
Clock Set
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
select System, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
Menu selector
System
√On
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
√USB 2.0
√English
√On
select Beep Sound, then press the Menu selector.
Demonstration
5.
6.
7.
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Beep Sound
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
6
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
Menu selector
Off
Camera Mode
Back
Clock Set
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
On
Menu selector
Off
On
MENU
Demonstration
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
[ Note ]
When you are recording, the Beep Sound is automatically set to Off.
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System Menu Setting
System
Setting the Shutter Sound (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
✤
The Shutter Sound function works in both Player and M.Cam
modes.
You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off. When on, a simulated
shutter click of a camera will sound while taking pictures.
✤
✤
Player
M.Cam
Shutter
Sound
✤
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
1.
CAMERA
PLAYER
1
2. If the Power switch is set to CAMERA mode,
set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
2.
CAMERA
MEMORY
PLAYER
If the Power switch is set to PLAYER mode,
set the Mode switch to TAPE.
TAPE
3. Press the MENU button.
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The menu list will appear.
3.
4.
MENU
4
6
Player Mode
√System
Clock Set
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
USB Version
Language
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4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select System, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
√On
√On
√USB 2.0
√English
System
Menu selector
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Shutter Sound, then press the
Menu selector.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
5.
6.
7.
Menu selector
Shutter Sound
selector
Menu
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Player Mode
Back
Clock Set
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
USB Version
Language
select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
Off
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
On
Menu selector
Off
On
MENU
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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System Menu Setting
System
Viewing the Demonstration
✤
Before you begin: Make sure that there is no tape inserted in the
Camcorder. (see page 36)
Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that
are included with your Camcorder so that you may
✤
✤
36
✤
✤
✤
Demonstration
CAMERA
use them more easily.
1
✤
✤
The Demonstration function may only be used in the
Camera mode without a tape inserted in the
Camcorder.
Demonstration
Off
The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the
Demonstration mode switched off.
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the MENU button.
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
3.
4.
MENU
4
Camera Mode
√System
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Menu selector
Menu selector
Clock Set
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The menu list will appear.
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
√On
System
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select System, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Demonstration, then press the
Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select On, then press the Menu selector.
7. Press the MENU button.
√USB 2.0
√English
√On
Demonstration
5.
6.
Demonstration
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Menu selector
Menu selector
6
On
Camera Mode
Back
Clock Set
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The Demonstration will begin.
7.
8.
MENU
Beep Sound
USB Version
Language
8. To quit the Demonstration, press the MENU button.
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MENU
Demonstration
Off
On
[ Notes ]
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The Demonstration mode is automatically activated
when the Camcorder is left idle for more than
10 minutes after switching to the Camera mode
(no tape is inserted in the Camcorder).
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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Camera
10
Samsung Camcorder is...
Demonstration
Demonstration
(FADE
PHOTO
NITE/PB ZOOM
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If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO,
EASY.Q, COLOR NITE/PB ZOOM) during the
Demonstration mode, the demonstration stops
temporarily and resumes 10 minutes later if you do
not operate any other functions.
BLC
[Digital Camcorder]
EASY.Q
, COLOR
10
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Display
Display Menu Setting
Adjusting the LCD Screen
✤
✤
✤
Camera
/M.Player
/Player
/M.Cam
✤
✤
This function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.
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;
2.5
✤
-
-
LCD Bright LCD
LCD Colour LCD
-
-
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
1
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
MEMORY
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
3. Press the MENU button.
3.
MENU
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The menu list will appear.
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4.
Menu selector
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
4
6
Camera Mode
√Display
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
Display
select Display, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select the item you want to adjust (LCD Bright or
LCD Colour), then press the Menu selector.
√Off
√On
5.
6.
Menu selector
TV Display
[LCD Bright LCD
LCD Colour LCD
selector
]
Menu
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
adjust the value of the selected item (LCD
Bright or LCD Colour), then press the
Menu selector.
Menu selector
Camera Mode
Back
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
TV Display
[LCD Bright LCD
LCD
Menu
Colour LCD
selector
]
[18]
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You can set values for LCD Bright and LCD
Colour between 0~35.
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35
LCD Bright LCD
LCD Colour LCD
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
LCD Bright & LCD Colour functions do not affect the
brightness and colour of the image to be recorded.
MENU
Exit
7.
MENU
LCD Bright LCD
Adjust
Select
LCD Colour LCD
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Display
Displaying the Date/Time
✤
The Date/Time function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player
modes.
The Date and Time are automatically recorded on a special data
area of the tape.
✤
✤
Camera
/M.Player
/Player
/M.Cam
Date/Time
/
✤
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
MEMORY
1
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
3. Press the MENU button.
MENU
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The menu list will appear.
I
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Display, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Date/Time, then press the Menu
selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select the Date/Time display type, then press the
Menu selector.
Menu selector
Display
Menu selector
5.
6.
Menu selector
/
4
6
Camera Mode
√Display
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
TV Display
Date/Time
Menu
selector
Menu selector
/
√Off
√On
Date/Time
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Display type of the Date/Time: Off, Date, Time,
Date&Time
Menu selector
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Date/Time
Date
/
Off
Date&Time
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
Time
7.
MENU
Camera Mode
Back
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
TV Display
[ Notes ]
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The Date/Time will read 00:00 1.JAN.2005 in the
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Date/Time
00:00 1.JAN.2005
/
Off
Date
Time
following conditions.
-
-
During playback of a blank section of a tape.
If the tape was recorded before setting the
Date/Time in the Camcorder.
-
-
Date&Time
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Date/Time
-
/
-
When the Lithium battery becomes weak or dead.
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Before you use the Date/Time function, you must set the clock.
See Setting the Clock on page 27.
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Date/Time
/
27
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Display
Display Menu Setting
Setting the TV Display
✤
✤
Camera
/M.Player
/Player
/M.Cam
TV Display TV
✤
The TV Display function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player
modes.
You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).
OSD
✤
-
-
-
Off
On
OSD
OSD
-
-
-
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 the OSD on/off on the
DISPLAY
/
/
/
OSD
LCD screen/Viewfinder/TV.
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
1
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
MENU
3. Press the MENU button.
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The menu list will appear.
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Display
Menu selector
select Display, then press the Menu selector.
4
Camera Mode
√Display
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
5.
6.
Menu selector
TV Display TV
Menu selector
TV Display TV
Menu selector
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select TV Display, then press the Menu selector.
√Off
√On
6. To activate TV Display function, move the
Menu selector to the left or right to select On or
Off, then press the Menu selector.
TV Display
On
Menu selector
Off
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
7.
MENU
6
Camera Mode
Back
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
TV Display
[ Note ]
Off
On
If a DV cable is connected to your camcorder, no OSD
(On-screen Display) item is displayed on the TV screen
despite the TV Display has been set to On.
DV
TV Display
OSD
ON
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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Using the Viewfinder
✤
The Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed.
✤
Adjusting the Focus
The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enables individuals with
vision problems to see clearer images.
1. Close the LCD screen and pull out the Viewfinder.
2. Use the focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder to focus the
picture.
1.
2.
[ Notes ]
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Viewing the sun or any strong light source through
the Viewfinder for a prolonged period may be
harmful, or cause temporary impairment.
The Viewfinder will work either in PLAYER mode
with LCD screen closed or in CAMERA mode with
LCD screen closed.
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Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
✤
✤
✤
When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not
apply excessive force, as it may cause a malfunction.
Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes.
DV
✤
1. Turn on your Camcorder, then slide the
TAPE EJECT switch on the upper of the
Camcorder and open the cassette door
until it clicks.
1.
1
2
TAPE EJECT
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The cassette holder automatically rises
and opens forward.
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2.
3.
2. Insert a tape into the cassette
compartment with the tape window facing
outward and the protection tab toward the
top. (Inserting a Cassette) Remove the
cassette tape, which is automatically
ejected by pulling the cassette out.
(Ejecting a Cassette)
3
4
PUSH
PUSH
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3. Press the PUSH label on the cassette
holder and wait until it clicks and goes back into place.
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Do not apply excessive force or pressure on the cassette holder.
Do not forcibly push the cassette holder into the Camcorder.
The cassette is automatically loaded.
4.
4. Close the cassette door.
a
[ Note ]
SAVE
When you have recorded something that you wish to keep,
you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased.
a. Protecting a tape:
a.
b.
Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is
uncovered.
b. Removing the tape protection:
If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the
cassette, push the safety tab back so that it covers the
hole.
b
REC
How to store a tape
a.
b.
c.
d.
a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.
b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places.
c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it
in direct sunlight.
d. Avoid dropping or mishandling your tapes.
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Hints for Stable Image Recording
✤
✤
✤
While recording, it is very important to hold the Camcorder
correctly.
18
✤
Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap.
(see page 18)
Recording with the LCD Screen
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 screen to
support and adjust it.
1.
2.
3.
Do not touch the built-in microphone.
4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that
you are taking.
4.
You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater
stability.
5.
6.
Do not forget to breathe gently.
5. Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
6. Whenever possible, use a tripod.
Recording with the Viewfinder
1. Hold the Camcorder firmly using the hand strap.
2. Place your right elbow against your side.
3. Place your left hand under the Camcorder to support it.
Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.
4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots that
you are taking.
You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater
stability.
5. To view an object through the Viewfinder, pull it out until
you hear the click sound. Excessive force may cause
damage to the Viewfinder.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
6. Place your eye firmly against the Viewfinder eyecup.
7. Use the Viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal
plane.
8. Whenever possible, use a tripod.
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Various Recording Techniques
✤
✤
In some situations different recording techniques may be required
for more dramatic results.
1. General recording.
1.
2.
1
2
4
2. Downward recording.
Making a recording with a top view of the
LCD screen.
3. Upward recording.
3.
4.
5.
Making a recording viewing the LCD screen
from below.
3
5
4. Self recording.
Making a recording viewing the LCD screen
from the front.
5. Recording with the Viewfinder.
In circumstances where it is difficult to use
the LCD screen, the Viewfinder can be used
as a convenient alternative.
[ 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.
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Making your First Recording
1. Connect a power source to the
Camcorder. (see page 20)
(A Battery pack or a AC Power
adapter)
1.
1
4
2
3
20
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Insert a cassette. (see page 36)
2.
3.
2. Remove the Lens cover.
CAMERA
3. Set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
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Open the LCD screen.
Set the Mode switch to
TAPE.
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TAPE
VP-D453(i)/
(
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
only)
D454(i)/D455(i))
STBY
Make sure that STBY is displayed.
If the write protection tab of the cassette is open (set to save),
STOP and Protection ! will be displayed.
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STOP
Protection!
!
Release the write protection tab to record.
Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD
screen or Viewfinder.
Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough
remaining power for your expected recording time.
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4.
START/STOP
/
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REC G
START/STOP
STBY
4. To start recording, press the Start/Stop button.
REC G is displayed on the LCD screen.
To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again.
STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.
/
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[ Note ]
Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent
unnecessary battery power consumption.
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Using EASY.Q Mode (for Beginners)
EASY.Q
✤
✤
The EASY.Q mode works only in Camera mode.
The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make good
recordings.
✤
✤
Camera
EASY.Q
EASY.Q
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
1.
2.
CAMERA
1
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
EASY.Q
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
3. By pressing the EASY.Q button, all functions on the
camera will be set to off and the recording settings
will be set to the following basic modes:
3.
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The word EASY.Q will appear on the LCD
screen at the same time.
Battery level, recording mode, counter,
date/time, and DIS ( ) will be displayed.
However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it
has been previously set. (see page 33)
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DIS
3
Date/Time
/
Date/Time
/
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4. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.
Recording will begin using the basic automatic
settings.
5. Press the EASY.Q button again in the STBY mode
and then turn the EASY.Q mode off.
4.
5.
Start/Stop
/
STBY
EASY.Q
EASY.Q
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EASY.Q
EASY.Q
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The EASY.Q function will not turn off while you
are recording.
The camera will return to the settings that were
set prior to activating EASY.Q mode.
SP
0:00:10
60min
STBY
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[ Notes ]
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EASY.Q
Menu
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In EASY.Q mode, certain functions are not
BLC
Manual focus
EASY.Q
available, such as Menu, BLC and Manual focus.
If you want to use these functions, you must first
turn the EASY.Q mode off.
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The EASY.Q mode settings are deleted when the Battery pack is
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EASY.Q
removed from the Camcorder and must be reset when the Battery
pack is replaced.
Taking a photo image using the PHOTO button while EASY.Q is
set, releases DIS function.
Digital Zoom, Color Nite or Digital Effect is not available in the
EASY.Q mode.
EASY.Q
DIS
PHOTO
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When a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in STBY mode
for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off
automatically.
To use it again, press 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.
Record Search (REC SEARCH)
REC SEARCH
STBY
SEAERCH +
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You can view a recording using the REC SEARCH
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REC
+,
-
function in STBY mode.
-
REC SEARCH
-
enables you to play the recording
backwards and
REC SEARCH
SEARCH +
-
REC
REC SEARCH + enables you to play it forwards,
for as long as you keep each button pressed down.
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STBY
REC SEARCH
-
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If you press the REC SEARCH
-
button in STBY
mode, your Camcorder will play in reverse for 3
seconds and return to the original position
automatically.
3
[ Note ]
Record Search
Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen in Record Search
mode.
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Setting the Zero Memory (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
\(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
✤
✤
CAMERA
Memory
Player
Zero
✤
The Zero Memory function works in both Camera and Player
modes.
You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following
playback.
✤
1.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
3. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote
control before the recording or during playback at
the point where you wish to return.
1
2.
3.
ZERO MEMORY
0:00:00
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The time code is changed to a tape counter that
is set to Zero Memory with the
(Zero Memory indicator).
If you want to cancel the Zero Memory function,
0:00:00
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ZERO
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MEMORY
press the ZERO MEMORY button again.
4. Finding the zero position.
4.
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When you have finished playback, fast forward
or rewind the tape in stop mode.
The tape stops automatically when it reaches
the zero position.
When you have finished recording, set the
Power switch to PLAYER and press the
(REW) button.
œ
PLAYER
REW
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5.
The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.
5. The tape counter with the (Zero Memory indicator) disappears
from the display and the tape counter is changed to the time code.
[ Notes ]
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In the following situations, Zero Memory mode may be canceled
automatically:
-
-
-
-
-
-
At the end of the section marked with the Zero Memory function.
When the tape is ejected.
When you remove the Battery pack or power supply.
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The Zero Memory may not function correctly where there is a
break between recordings on the tape.
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Self Record using the Remote Control
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
✤
✤
Camera
Self Timer
✤
✤
The Self Timer function works only in Camera mode.
When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the
recording begins automatically in 10 seconds.
Self Timer
10
1.
2.
3.
CAMERA
TAPE
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
1
3
4
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
SELF TIMER
3. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate
indicator is displayed in the LCD screen.
4.
Start/Stop
/
4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the timer.
-
-
10
-
Self Timer starts counting down from 10 with a
beep sound.
-
In the last one second of the countdown, the
beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
-
Self Timer
SELF TIMER
-
If you want to cancel the Self Timer function
before recording, press the SELF TIMER
button.
œ
5.
Start/Stop
/
5. Press the Start/Stop button again when you wish
to stop recording.
[ Notes ]
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Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by
putting obstacles between the remote control and
Camcorder.
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The remote control range is 4 ~ 5m (13 ~ 17 ft).
The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left /right
from the centre line.
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Using a tripod is recommended for delayed recording.
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Zooming In and Out
✤
Camera
M.Cam
✤
✤
The Zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of
the subject in a scene.
✤
✤
✤
✤
✤
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.
TELE
WIDE
W
T
1.
1. Move the Zoom Lever slightly for a gradual zoom, move it further
for a high-speed zoom.
I
OSD
I
Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.
2.
3.
T
Telephoto
2. T(Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer.
W
I
Wide angale
Wide
0.5
3. W(Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther away.
10mm
I
You can record a subject that is about 10mm (about 0.5 inch)
away from the lens surface in the Wide position.
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Using the Tele Macro
Tele Macro
✤
✤
The Tele Macro function works in both Camera and M.Cam mode.
Effective focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 Cm (19.7 inches)
~ 100 Cm (39.4 inches).
✤
✤
Camera
Macro
Tele Macro
100cm 39.4
M.Cam
Tele
50cm 19.7
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
4
Camera Mode
√Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
√Auto
√Auto
√Off
√Off
√Off
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
MEMORY
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
3. Press the MENU button.
DIS
Digital Zoom
I
The menu list will appear.
3.
MENU
)
√Off
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MENU
Exit
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Move
Select
select Camera, then press the Menu selector.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Camera
Macro
Menu selector
Menu selector
6
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Camera Mode
Back
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
select Macro, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
Off
On
DIS
Digital Zoom
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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Tele Macro (
) icon will be displayed.
Menu selector
Off
On
Menu selector
STBY
SP
0:00:10
60min
[ Notes ]
,
MENU
I
When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus
speed may be slow.
I
Tele Marco
I
When you operate the Zoom function in the Tele
Macro mode, the recording subject may be
out of focus.
I
I
Tele Macro
Tele Macro
I
Use a tripod to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro
mode.
I
I
I
Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode.
As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows.
When you can not get proper focus, use the Zoom Lever.
I
Tele Macro
Tele Macro
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Basic Recording
Using Quick Menu:Tele Macro
:Tele Macro
✤
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply
using the Menu selector.
MENU
✤
Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus
without using the MENU button.
1.
2.
Menu selector
Menu selector
1
SP
0:00:10
60min
STBY
Off
1. Press the Menu selector.
Macro
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Macro
Menu selector
2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Macro, then press the Menu selector.
Exposure
Manual Focus
3.
4.
Menu selector
Off
On
Menu selector
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
MENU
Exit
select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
3
SP
0:00:10
60min
STBY
Off
…
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
Macro
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
†
MENU
Exposure
Manual Focus
MENU
Exit
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Using the Fade In and Out
✤
✤
Camera
FADE
✤
✤
The Fade function works only in Camera mode.
You can give your recording 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.
SP
SP
SP
SP
0:00:05
60min
STBY
3
To Start Recording
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Before recording, hold down the FADE
button.
➔
➔
(
3.
4.
FADE
REC
REC
G
0:00:20
60min
4
5
6
I
I
The picture and sound gradually
disappear (fade out).
√
√
Start/Stop
FADE
/
4. Press the Start/Stop button and at the
same time release the FADE button.
Recording starts and the picture and
sound gradually appear (fade in).
G
0:00:25
60min
➔
To Stop Recording
(use Fade In/Fade Out)
.
FADE
0:00:30
60min
STBY
5. When you wish to stop recording, hold
down the FADE button.
I
I
The picture and sound gradually
disappear (fade out).
6.
Start/Stop
➔
6. When the picture has
disappeared, press the
Start/Stop button to stop
recording.
Hold down the FADE button
a. Fade Out
Gradual disappearance
a. Fade Out
4
a. Fade Out
(Approx. 4 seconds)
b. Fade In
4
b. Fade In
Gradual appearance
b. Fade In
Release the FADE button
(Approx. 4 seconds)
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Basic Recording
Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)
BLC
✤
Camera
M.Cam
BLC
✤
BLC works in both Camera and M.Cam
modes.
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.
<BLC off>
<BLC on>
-
-
-
The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.
The light sources are too bright.
The subject is against a snowy background.
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
3
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
MEMORY
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3.
4.
BLC
3. Press the BLC button.
I
BLC
I
BLC icon (
) will be displayed.
SP
0:00:10
60min
STBY
4
BLC
4. To exit BLC mode, press the BLC button again.
BLC
I
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Each press of the BLC button toggles:
Normal ➝ BLC ➝ Normal.
BLC
Normal
Normal (
➝ BLC (
➝
[ Note ]
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EASY.Q
The BLC function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.
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Basic Recording
Using the Color Nite/LED Light (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
LED
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
✤
✤
✤
✤
✤
✤
✤
The Color Nite function works only in Camera mode.
Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving
objects.
The Color Nite function may produce a brighter image.
The LED light can be used with Color Nite function only.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
The LED light enables you to record a subject in dark places without
sacrificing colour. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
1
LED
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
✤
✤
LED
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
✤
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
TAPE
COLOR NITE
COLOR NITE
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
3. Press the COLOR NITE button.
4. Each time you press the COLOR NITE button, shutter
speed is changed to;
√ Color N. 1/25
1/13
√ Color N. 1/25
1/25 , Color N. 1/13
VP-D451(i))
1/25 , Color N. 1/13
1/13
(
√
Color N. 1/25, Color N. 1/13 and off.
(VP-D451(i) only)
Color N. 1/25, Color N. 1/13, Color N. 1/13(
and off. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
1/13 , Color N. 1/13
(
)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
√
)
3
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ON
[ Notes ]
OFF
I
I
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The Color Nite will not turn ON or OFF while you are
recording.
When using the Color Nite function, the image takes on
a slow motion like effect.
When using the Color Nite function, the focus adjusts
slowly and white dots may appear on the screen, this is
not a defect.
Color Nite
Color Nite
DIS
COLOR
NITE/
PB ZOOM
EASY.Q
Color Nite
Digital Zoom
M.Cam
Emboss2
Mosaic
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Color Nite is not available while DIS, photo image
recording or EASY.Q is in use.
4
SP
0:00:10
STBY
16 9 Wide 16:9
60min
2
Pastel2
2
Mirror
Digital Zoom, photo image recording,Mosaic, Mirror,
Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is not available in the
Color Nite mode.
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DIS
Color Nite
EASY.Q
I
If DIS or EASY.Q is set, Color Nite mode will be released.
Danger (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
Color N.1/13
I
The LED Light can become extremely hot.
Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
Do not place the Camcorder in the carrying case immediately after
using the LED Light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
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LED
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LED
LED
LED
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Advanced Recording
Use of various Functions
Setting menu items
Available mode
Main
Menu
Sub Menu
Functions
Page
.
.
Camera
Player
M
Player
!
M
Cam
!
Camera
Player
M.Cam
M.Player
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
!
!
Camera Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
Selecting the Program AE Function
Setting White Balance
62, 63
58
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
62, 63
58
✔
Camera
✔
Setting the Digital special effect
Setting the Tele Macro
64, 65
45, 46
60, 61
66
64, 65
45, 46
60, 61
66
✔
DIS
Selecting the Digital Image Stabilizing
Selecting Digital Zoom
DIS
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom
Photo Search
✔
✔
Tape
Photo Search
Searching pictures recorded in Tape
67
✔
67
Copying still images from a cassette to
Memory card
Tape
Photo Copy
105
Photo Copy
105
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Audio Select
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
Selecting the Audio playback channel
Selecting the recording speed
Selecting Sound Quality for recording
Minimizing wind noise
77
53
Audio Select
Rec Mode
@
77
53
✔
✔
✔
Record
@
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
54
Record
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
54
55
55
AV In/Out
Memory Memory Type
Photo Quality
@
Selecting the AV input/output
Selecting the memory type
Selecting Image Quality
75
/
/
AV In/Out
@
75
✔
✔
✔
✔
#
89
✔
✔
Memory Type
Photo Quality
#
✔
✔
Memory
89
!
90, 91
90, 91
Selecting Storage Media (Photo, Movie) to
playback
M.Play Select
102, 103
!
M.Play Select
102, 103
✔
✔
✔
✔
Deleting Files
Delete
98, 99
98
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Delete
98, 99
98
Deleting All files
Delete All
Protect
Delete All
Protect
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Print images recorded on a Memory Card
96, 97
107, 108
96, 97
107, 108
106
Print Mark
Print Mark
Copy To
Format
Copying the image of Memory card to int.
memory
✔
✔
Copy To
#
106
#
100
Formatting the Memory Card
File Naming Options
100
92
Format
File No.
✔
92
✔
File No.
(!): VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only
(@): VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only
(#): VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i
VP-D454(i)/D455(i)
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Advanced Recording
Available mode
Player
Main
Sub Menu
Functions
Page
Menu
Camera
M.Player
!
M.Cam
!
Camera
Player
M.Cam
M.Player
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
!
!
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Display
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
TV Display
Clock Set
Setting the Brightness tone of the LCD screen
Setting the Colour tones of the LCD screen
Setting the Date and Time
Selecting OSD on/off of TV
Setting the time
32
32
33
34
27
28
29
30
82
81
26
31
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Display
System
LCD Bright
LCD Colour
Date/Time
32
32
33
34
27
28
29
30
82
81
26
31
TV Display
Clock Set
/
System
Remote
!
Using the remote control
Remote
!
Beep Sound
Setting the Beep sound
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
Shutter Sound
!
Setting the Shutter sound
Setting the USB Version
Setting the USB device
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
!
✔
✔
✔
!
USB
USB
USB
!
✔
✔
✔
!
USB
OSD
Selecting the OSD language
Demonstration
!
✔
✔
✔
✔
Demonstration
✔
✔
✔
✔
(
)
Demonstration
(!): VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only
(
):
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
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Advanced Recording
Function availability in each Mode
Digital functions (
)
Digital Effects (
Emboss2 Pastel2
)
Requested
Mode
Digital Effects
Digital functions
Operating
Mode
the other Digital Effect
Emboss2, Pastel2
Mirror, Mosaic
The other
2
2
PHOTO TAPE
16 9 Wide
16:9
DIS
Digital Zoom
DIS
Color Nite
PHOTO (TAPE)
Color Nite
16:9 Wide
Digital Zoom
Digital Effect
Mirror Mosaic
✩
✩
O
O
✕
O
✕
✕
✩
✕
✕
✩
✕
✕
✕
✩
✕
✕
DIS
✩
✩
✕
✕
✕
✩
✕
✕
✕
O
O
✕
O
DIS
Digital Zoom
✩
✩
Digital Zoom
PHOTO TAPE
Color Nite
✕
✕
✕
✕
PHOTO (TAPE)
Color Nite
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
16:9 Wide
16 9 Wide
16:9
✕
✕
Emboss2
Pastel2
Mirror
✕
Digital
Effects
Emboss2
2
O
O
Digital
Effects
Pastel2
Mirror
Mosaic
2
O
O
Mosaic
The other
Digital Effect
O
O
O
the other Digital Effect
O
O
O
O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.
✕ :You cannot change the requested mode.
: The requested mode will work.
O
✕
✩ : The requested mode will work.
✩
(operating mode data will be backed up.)
[ Note ]
X
When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message
will be displayed.
R
E
S
ET
✤
If you press the RESET button, the MENU settings
are changed to the default settings.
✤
✤
RESET
✤
Press the RESET button using an object with sharp
point such as a small screwdriver.
RESET
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Advanced Recording
Selecting the Record Mode
✤
✤
Camera
D454i/D455i)
SP standard play
Player
Rec Mode
(
VP-D451i/D453i/
✤
The Record Mode function works in both Camera and Player
(VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only) modes.
This Camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play)
mode and in LP (long play) mode.
LP long play
DVM60
✤
-
-
SP
LP
60
90
-
SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording
time with a DVM60 tape.
DVM60
-
LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time
with a DVM60 tape.
1.
CAMERA
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the MENU button.
4
Camera Mode
√Record
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
PLAYER
2.
3.
4.
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
MENU
√SP
√12Bit
√Off
(
I
The menu list will appear.
I
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Record, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Rec Mode, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired record mode (SP or LP), then press
the Menu selector.
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Record
Menu selector
Move
Select
5.
6.
7.
Menu selector
6
Camera Mode
Back
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
Rec Mode
selector
Menu
LP
SP
LP
Menu selector
(SP
Menu selector
MENU
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
)
I
The selected icon will be displayed.
MENU
Exit
I
Move
Select
[ Notes ]
I
I
I
We recommend that you use this Camcorder to
play back any tapes recorded on this Camcorder.
Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may
produce mosaic shaped distortion.
When you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP
mode only, the playback picture may be distorted or
the time code may not be written properly if there is a
gap between scenes.
7
STBY
SP
0:00:10
60min
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SP
LP
LP
SP
Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.
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Advanced Recording
Selecting the Audio Mode
✤
✤
The Audio Mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.
This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit)
✤
✤
Camera
Player
12
Audio Mode
-
12Bit:You can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks.
The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the Main
(Sound1) track.
12
16
-
-
12
16
Main
Sub
Sound1
Sound2
Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the Sub (Sound2)
track.
16
-
16Bit:You can record one high quality stereo sound using the
16Bit recording mode.
Audio dubbing is not possible when using
this mode.
4
Camera Mode
√Record
1.
2.
3.
CAMERA
PLAYER
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
√SP
√12Bit
√Off
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
MENU
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
I
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
4.
5.
6.
7.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
3. Press the MENU button.
Record
Menu selector
I
The menu list will appear.
6
Camera Mode
Back
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Record, then press the Menu selector.
Audio Mode
Menu selector
12Bit
16Bit
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Audio Mode, then press the Menu selector.
12Bit
16Bit
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
MENU
select desired audio mode(12Bit or 16Bit),
then press the Menu selector.
7
SP
0:00:10
60min
16Bit
STBY
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
[ Note ]
When 12Bit is selected, no 12Bit indication will be
displayed.
12
12
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Advanced Recording
Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)
Wind Cut
✤
The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Player
(Audio dubbing) modes.
Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as the
beach or near buildings.
The Wind Cut function minimizes wind noise or other noise while
recording.
✤
✤
Camera
Wind Cut
Player
Wind Cut
✤
Wind Cut
Wind Cut
-
-
When the wind cut is on, some low pitched tones sounds are
eliminated along with the sound of the wind.
1.
CAMERA
TAPE
PLAYER
4
Camera Mode
√Record
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
√SP
√12Bit
√Off
2.
(
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3.
MENU
3. Press the MENU button.
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I
The menu list will appear.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
4.
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Record
Menu selector
6
7
select Record, then press the Menu selector.
Camera Mode
Back
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
5.
6.
7.
Menu selector
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Wind Cut
Menu selector
Wind Cut
select Wind Cut, then press the Menu selector.
Off
On
6. To activate the Wind Cut function, move the
Menu selector to the left or right to select On,
then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
Menu selector
On
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
MENU
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Wind Cut (
) icon will be displayed.
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Wind Cut
[ Note ]
Make sure Wind Cut is set to off when you want the
microphone to be as sensitive as possible.
Wind Cut
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Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure
✤
✤
✤
The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode.
The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply
using the Menu selector.
✤
✤
Camera
Camera
M.Cam
Exposure
✤
Menu selector
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the Menu selector.
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Shutter or Exposure, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Manual, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
desired shutter speed or exposure, then press the
Menu selector.
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
3
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Off
Macro
DIS
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
Menus Selector
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
3.
4.
Menu selector
Shutter
Menu selector
Exposure
MENU
Exit
5.
6.
Menu selector
Manual
Menu selector
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Shutter speed can be set to 1/50, 1/120,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or
1/10000.
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Menu selector
Macro
DIS
Menu selector
1/50 1/120 1/250
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
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Exposure value can be set between 00 and 29.
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…
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
Selected settings are displayed.
Manual
1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/10000
†
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00 29
MENU
7.
Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording
MENU
Exit
✤
Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or
1/4000
6
✤
Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving
vehicles such as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or
1/250
✤
✤
1/2000 1/4000
1/1000
…
†
S. 1/50
[29]
1/500 1/250
✤
Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120
✤
1/120
[ Notes ]
…
†
I
If you manually change the shutter speed and the
I
Program AE
exposure value when Program AE option is selected,
manual changes are applied first.
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The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is
set.
The Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure
settings when you set the change to the EASY.Q mode.
When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make
sure the sun is not shining into the lens.
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EASY.Q
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1/1000
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Auto Focus/Manual Focus
✤
✤
✤
✤
The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and
M.Cam modes.
In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it
enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
✤
✤
Camera
M.Cam
Auto Focus/Manual Focus
/
✤
✤
Manual Focus
Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.
a
b
d
Auto Focusing
✤
✤
If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders,
we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.
✤
Manual Focusing
c
✤
In the following situations, you may obtain better
results by adjusting the focus manually.
a.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close
to the Camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an
athlete or a crowd.
b.
c.
d.
4
5
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Macro
DIS
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the Menu selector.
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Manual Focus, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
On, then press the Menu selector.
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
Menu selector
…
†
On
3.
4.
MENU
Exit
Menu selector
Manual Focus
Menu selector
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5.
Menu selector
Menu selector
On
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M.Focus
(
)
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M.Focus(
) will blink.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right until the object is
6.
Menu selector
in focus.
[ Note ]
Manual focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
EASY.Q
Manual Focus
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Advanced Recording
Setting the White Balance
✤
✤
✤
The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cam
modes.
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
✤
✤
✤
Camera
M.Cam
good quality image colour.
A
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I
I
Auto
Hold
Indoor
(
(
)
)
)
A
I
Auto ( ): This mode is generally used to control the White
Balance automatically.
(
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Hold ( ):This holds the current White Balance value.
Indoor ( ): This controls the White Balance
according to the indoor ambience.
4
Camera Mode
√Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
-
-
-
Under halogen or studio/video lighting
Subject is of one dominant colour
Close up
I
Outdoor
√Auto
√Auto
√Off
√Off
√Off
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Outdoor (
): This controls the White Balance
DIS
Digital Zoom
according to the outdoor ambience.
√Off
-
In daylight, especially for close up and where
the subject is of one dominant colour.
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
MENU
Move
Select
Exit
MEMORY
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
6
Camera Mode
Back
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
3.
4.
MENU
I
A
Auto
Hold
Indoor
Outdoor
Menu selector
Menu selector
3. Press the MENU button.
Camera
I
The menu list will appear.
DIS
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Camera, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select White Balance, then press the
Menu selector.
Digital Zoom
5.
6.
Menu selector
Menu
MENU
Move
Select
Exit
White Balance
selector
7
Menu selector
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(Auto
Hold
Indoor
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired mode (Auto, Hold, Indoor or
Outdoor), then press the Menu selector.
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
Outdoor
)
Menu selector
7.
MENU
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The selected icon will be displayed.
I
When the Auto mode is selected, no icon will be
displayed.
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Using Quick Menu: White Balance
White Balance
Menu selector
✤
✤
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the
Menu selector.
Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus
without using the MENU button.
MENU
1.
2.
Menu selector
1. Press the Menu selector.
1
3
4
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Off
Macro
DIS
Menu selector
White Balance
Menu selector
2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select White Balance, then press the
Menu selector.
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
MENU
3.
4.
Menu selector
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired mode (Auto, Hold, Indoor or
Outdoor), then press the Menu selector.
Exit
(Auto
Menu selector
MENU
Hold
Outdoor
Indoor
)
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Macro
DIS
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
…
Outdoor
†
MENU
Exit
[ Notes ]
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EASY.Q
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The White Balance function will not operate in
EASY.Q mode.
Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a
more accurate white balance.
Reset the white balance if lighting conditions
change.
During normal outdoor recording, setting to
Auto may provide better results.
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Advanced Recording
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
DIS
✤
✤
Camera
DIS
✤
✤
The DIS function works only in Camera mode.
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for
any shaking or hand movement while holding the Camcorder
(within reasonable limits).
DIS
✤
-
10 DIS
✤
It provides more stable pictures when:
-
Recording with the optical zoom
(Under 10x. DIS is not available in Digital Zoom mode.)
Recording a small object close-up
Recording and walking at the same time
Recording through the window of a vehicle
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
MENU
4
Camera Mode
√Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
(
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the MENU button.
3.
4.
√Auto
√Auto
√Off
√Off
√Off
√Off
I
Menu selector
Menu selector
Camera
DIS
Digital Zoom
I
The menu list will appear.
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Camera, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select DIS, then press the Menu selector.
6. To activate the DIS function, move the
Menu selector to the left or right to select On,
then press the Menu selector.
MENU
Move
Select
Exit
5.
6.
Menu selector
DIS
Menu selector
6
7
Camera Mode
Back
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
DIS
Menu selector
Menu selector
On
Off
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I
DIS
DIS
I
If you do not want to use the DIS function,
DIS
Digital Zoom
Off
On
7.
MENU
set the DIS menu to Off.
MENU
Exit
DIS
Move
Select
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
I
DIS(
) icon will be displayed.
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DIS
Zoom
16 9 Wide 16:9
Pastel2
Digital
[ Notes ]
Color Nite
Emboss2
Mirror
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Digital Zoom, Color Nite, Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2,
Pastel2 and 16:9 Wide are not available in the DIS
mode.
When you press the PHOTO button while the DIS
function is enabled, the DIS will be released shortly
and resume automatically after the photo recording.
2
2
Mosaic
I
DIS
PHOTO
DIS
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Advanced Recording
Using Quick Menu: Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
DIS
✤
✤
Menu selector
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply
using the Menu selector.
Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus
without using the MENU button.
MENU
1.
2.
MENU
Menu selector
1. Press the Menu selector.
1
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Off
Macro
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
DIS
2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Menu selector
select DIS, then press the Menu selector.
Exposure
Manual Focus
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
3.
4.
Menu selector
select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
MENU
Exit
On
Off
Menu selector
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
2
SP
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60min
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On
Macro
DIS
…
MENU
†
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
[ Notes ]
MENU
Exit
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DIS
DIS
I
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It is recommended that you deactivate the DIS
function when using a tripod.
If you use the DIS function, the picture quality may
deteriorate.
DIS
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EASY.Q mode automatically sets the DIS to On.
On
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Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)
Program AE
✤
✤
The Program AE function works only in Camera mode.
The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and
apertures to suit different recording conditions.
✤
✤
✤
Camera
Program AE
Program AE
✤
I
They give you creative control over the depth of field.
A
Auto mode (
)
A
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Auto
-
Auto balance between the subject and the
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-
-
To be used in normal conditions.
The shutter speed automatically varies from
1/50 to 1/250 per second, depending on the
scene.
1/50
1/250
Sports
(
)
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Sports mode (
For recording people or objects moving quickly.
Portrait mode (
)
I
Portrait
(
)
)
-
-
-
-
For focusing on the background of the subject, when the
Portrait
1/50
background is out of focus.
1/1000
-
-
The Portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors.
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/1000 per
second.
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Spotlight
(
)
I
I
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Spotlight mode (
)
For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and
not the rest of the picture.
Sand/Snow
/
(
)
Sand/Snow mode (
)
For recording when people or objects are darker than the
background because of reflected light from sand or snow.
High Speed (High Shutter Speed) mode (
)
I
High Shutter Speed, (High Shutter Speed
(
)
For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis
games.
[ Note ]
EASY.Q
Program AE
The Program AE function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.
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Setting the Program AE
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
1.
2.
CAMERA
4
6
Camera Mode
√Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
TAPE
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
√Auto
√Auto
√Off
√Off
√Off
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3.
4.
MENU
3. Press the MENU button.
DIS
Digital Zoom
I
I The menu list will appear.
√Off
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
MENU
MENU
Move
Select
Exit
A
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Camera
Menu selector
select Camera, then press the Menu selector.
Camera Mode
Back
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
5.
6.
7.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Program AE
Auto
select Program AE, then press the Menu selector.
Sports
Portrait
Spotlight
Sand/Snow
High Speed
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired Program AE option, then press the
Menu selector.
DIS
Digital Zoom
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
I
The selected icon will be displayed.
When the Auto mode is selected, no icon
will be displayed.
I
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1
3
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60min
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Off
Macro
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
Using Quick Menu: Program AE
Program AE
MENU
1. Press the Menu selector.
Exit
1.
2.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
MENU
2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Program AE, then press the
Menu selector.
Program AE
Menu selector
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Macro
DIS
…
†
3.
4.
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Auto
A
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired Program AE option, then press the
Menu selector.
Menu selector
Exposure
Manual Focus
MENU
Exit
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
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Advanced Recording
Applying Digital Effects
✤
✤
✤
The Digital Effect function works only in Camera mode.
The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording.
Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you
wish to record and the effect you wish to create.
✤
✤
✤
Camera
✤
There are 11 digital effect modes.
✤
11
1. Art mode
1
3
2
4
1. Art
This mode gives the images a coarse effect.
2. Mosaic mode
2. Mosaic
3. Sepia
This mode gives the images a mosaic effect.
3. Sepia mode
This mode gives the images a reddish-brown
pigment.
4. Negative mode
4. Negative
5. Mirror
6. BLK&WHT
7. Emboss1
8. Emboss2
This mode reverses the colours, creating a
negative image.
5. Mirror mode
This mode cuts the picture in half, using a
mirror effect.
5
7
6
8
6. BLK & WHT mode
This mode changes the images to black and
white.
1
2
7. Emboss1 mode
This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing).
8. Emboss2 mode
This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing)
on surrounding area of an image.
9. Pastel1 mode
9. Pastel1
1
2
This mode applies a pale pastel drawing
effect to an image.
9
10
10. Pastel2
10. Pastel2 mode
This mode applies a pale pastel drawing
effect to surrounding area of an image.
11. 16:9 Wide mode
11. 16 9 Wide
16
9
11
Select to record a picture to be played back
on a 16:9 Wide TV.
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Selecting the Digital Effects
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the MENU button.
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
1
(
3.
4.
MENU
I
The menu list will appear.
I
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Camera, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Digital Effect, then press the
Menu selector.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Camera
Menu selector
Menu selector
Color Nite
5.
6.
7.
4
6
Digital Effect
Camera Mode
√Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select the desired digital effect mode, then
press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
√Auto
√Auto
√Off
√Off
√Off
Menu selector
MENU
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
DIS
Digital Zoom
I
The selected effect will be set.
√Off
I
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
[ Notes ]
I
The Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 and
I
DIS
Camera Mode
Back
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
16:9 Wide modes are not available while DIS or
Color Nite are in use.
Digital Effect modes are not available while EASY.Q
is in use.
Once DIS, EASY.Q or Color Nite is set, Mosaic,
Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide mode will be
released.
Pastel2
2
Emboss2
2
Off
Art
Mosaic
Sepia
Negative
16:9 Wide 16:9
Mosaic
Mirror
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EASY.Q
DIS
Color Nite
16:9
DIS
Digital Zoom
EASY.Q
16:9 Wide
Pastel2
Mirror
M
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Emboss2
Mosaic
Emboss2
2
2
2
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Digital Zoom is not available in the Mosaic, Mirror,
Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide mode.
Digital Effect modes other than Mosaic, Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2
and 16:9 Wide are available while DIS is in use.
Mirror
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16:9 Wide 16:9
Mirror
Digital Zoom
DIS
Pastel2
2
Mosaic
2
Photo image recording is not available in the 16:9 Wide mode.
16:9 Wide 16:9
Mirror
Emboss2
2
Pastel2
Mosaic
16:9 Wide 16:9
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Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom
✤
Zoom works only in Camera mode.
✤
Camera
900
Selecting the Digital Zoom
✤
Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up to 900x when
combined with optical zoom.
The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you
zoom in on the subject.
✤
✤
10
✤
1.
2.
CAMERA
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
1
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the MENU button.
(
3.
4.
MENU
I
Menu selector
Menu selector
I
The menu list will appear.
Camera
Menu selector
Menu
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Camera, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Digital Zoom, then press the Menu
selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select the desired zoom mode (Off, 100x, 200x,
400x or 900x), then press the Menu selector.
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
5.
6.
7.
4
6
Digital Zoom
Camera Mode
√Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
selector
√Auto
Menu selector
(Off 100x 200x 400x
Menu selector
MENU
√Auto
√Off
√Off
√Off
√Off
900x)
DIS
Digital Zoom
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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[ Notes ]
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Maximum zooming may result in lower picture
quality.
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DIS
EASY.Q
16:9 Wide
Pastel2
Camera Mode
Back
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Macro
Color Nite
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Digital Zoom is not available while DIS, EASY.Q,
16:9
Emboss2
Mosaic
2
2
Off
photo image recording, Color Nite, Mosaic, Mirror,
Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is in use.
Once photo image recording, Color Nite, Mosaic,
Mirror, Emboss2, Pastel2 or 16:9 Wide is set, Digital
Zoom mode will be released. (The Digital Zoom
mode will be backed up.)
100x
200x
400x
900x
Mirror
DIS
Digital Zoom
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Color Nite
Emboss2
Mosaic
16:9
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Wide 16:9
Mirror
2
Pastel2
2
Once DIS or EASY.Q is set, Digital Zoom mode will be released.
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DIS
EASY.Q
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Advanced Recording
Photo Image Recording
✤
Photo image recording works only in Camera mode.
✤
1.
2.
Camera
CAMERA
TAPE
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the PHOTO button.
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
PHOTO
3.
4.
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The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds.
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7
4. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the Camcorder
returns to its previous mode.
Searching for a Photo Image
✤
Player
Photo Search
✤
The Photo Search works only in Player mode.
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
4
6
1.
2.
PLAYER
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
MENU
Player Mode
√Tape
Photo Search
Photo Copy
Audio Select
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
3. Press the MENU button.
3.
4.
5.
The menu list will appear.
√Sound[1]
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Tape, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Photo Search, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
Tape
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
SP
Photo Search
Menu selector
6. Press the
photo.
/
(REW/FF) buttons to select the
0:41:56:10
25min
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The photo search process appears on LCD screen
while you are searching.
6.
7.
/
/
Photo Search
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After completing the search, the Camcorder
displays the still image.
STOP
MENU
7. To exit, press the (STOP) or MENU button.
[ Notes ]
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Taking a photo image while recording a video is not
available.
œœ /√√
MENU
Exit
Search
Cancel
SP
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PHOTO
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You can use the remote control to take a photo by using the
PHOTO button on the remote control. Pressing the PHOTO
button on the remote control records the still image with
automatic focusing. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
When there are no still images recorded on the tape, it will
be fully rewound or forwarded.
PHOTO
0:44:38:03
25min
Photo Search
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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Photo searching...
Photo image recording is not available while Color Nite or
16:9 Wide is in use.
Color Nite
DIS
16:9 Wide 16:9
DIS
DIS, Digital Zoom, Color Nite or Digital Effect is not available
when taking a photo image.
Taking a photo image while EASY.Q, DIS or Digital Zoom
œœ /√√
MENU
Exit
Search
Cancel
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mode is in use will release current mode. (After a photo image is taken,
the mode will return automatically.)
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Playback
Playing back a Tape you have recorded on the LCD
Screen
✤
✤
Player
✤
✤
The Playback function works only in Player mode.
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.
1.
PlAYER
2.
TAPE
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 36)
4. Open the LCD screen.
1
3
5
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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3.
4.
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Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the
brightness or colour if necessary.
5.
6.
REW
5. Press the
(REW) button to rewind the tape to
the starting point.
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STOP
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To stop rewinding, press the (STOP) button.
The Camcorder stops automatically after
rewinding is complete.
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PLAY/STILL
6. Press the
playback.
(PLAY/STILL) button to start
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You can view the picture you recorded on the
STOP
LCD screen.
To stop the play operation, press the (STOP)
button.
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Adjusting the LCD Bright/Colour during Playback
✤
✤
✤
You can adjust the LCD Bright/Colour during
playback.
Camera
✤
The adjustment method is the same procedure as
used in Camera mode. (see page 32)
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[ Notes ]
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You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the
Camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see pages 70~71)
Various functions are available in Player mode. (see page 72)
For searching and viewing still images recorded onto tape.
(see page 67)
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Player
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Controlling Sound from the Speaker
✤
✤
The Speaker works only in Player mode.
When you use the LCD screen for playback, you will hear recorded
sound from the built-in Speaker.
✤
✤
Player
-
Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound
while playing a tape on the Camcorder.
-
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
1.
PLAYER
3
4
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
2.
(
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
3. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) to play the tape.
4. Use the Menu selector to adjust the volume.
3.
(PLAY/STILL
Menu selector
00 19
/
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A volume level display will appear on the LCD
screen.
4.
Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between
00 to 19.You will not hear any sound when the
volume is set on 00.
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00
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If you close the LCD screen while playing, you
will not hear sound from the speaker.
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SP
0:46:00:11
60min
√
[ Notes ]
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When the AV cable is connected to the Camcorder,
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AV
you will not hear sound from the Built-In Speaker
and cannot adjust the volume.
AV
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The sound will return when you remove the
connected AV cable from the jack of your
Camcorder.
…
[05]
†
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Playback
Tape Playback
✤
The Playback function works only in Player mode.
✤
✤
Player
Playback on the LCD Screen
✤
It is easier to view a tape using the LCD screen as opposed to the
viewfinder when in a moving automobile or outdoors.
Playback on a TV Monitor
✤
To play back a tape, the television must be PAL compatible.
(see page 113)
We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power
source for the Camcorder.
✤
✤
PAL
113
✤
A/V
1.
AV
Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input Jacks
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Video
Audio
1. Connect the Camcorder to your TV with the
L
R
[
]-
]
Camcorder
S-Video input
Video input-Yellow
Multi-AV cable.
Audio input
(left)-White
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The yellow jack: Video
The white jack: Audio(L)-mono
The red jack: Audio(R)
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Audio
[
TV
Audio input
(right)-Red
Video
DV
If you connect to a monaural TV,
connect the yellow jack (Video) to the
video input of the TV and the white jack
(Audio L) to the audio input of the TV.
You may use the SCART adapter.
(optional)
Audio L
SCART
USB
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AV/
S
2.
3.
PLAYER
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
Audio/Video/
S-Video
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2. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
4.
5.
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TV/VIDEO
/
3. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Video
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4. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to Video.
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Refer to the TV user’s manual.
5. Play the tape.
[ Notes ]
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You may use the S-Video connector on the cable to obtain better
quality pictures if you have an S-Video jack on your TV.
Even if you use the S-Video connector, you still need to make
audio connections on your TV.
S-Video
S-Video
Audio L
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S-
AV
If you connect the cable to the Audio/Video jack, you will not hear
sound from the Camcorder's speakers.
If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the Audio
cable with the white jack (Audio L).
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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 to your VCR with
the Multi-AV cable.
1.
Video input-Yellow
Camcorder
S-Video input
Audio input(left)-White
Audio input(right)-Red
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The yellow jack: Video
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Video
Audio
VCR
The white jack: Audio(L) - Mono
The red jack: Audio(R)
L
R
[
[
]-
]
DV
USB
2. Connect a TV to the VCR.
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Audio
3. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
4. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
5. Turn on both the TV and VCR.
AV/
S
2.
3.
4.
TV
Audio/Video/
S-Video
PLAYER
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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Set the input selector on the VCR to
Line.
(
Antenna
5.
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Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set.
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Line
6. Play the tape.
Playback
6.
✤
You can play the recorded tape in Player mode.
1. Connect a power source and set the Power switch
to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Insert the tape you wish to play back.
4. Using the
position you wish to play back.
5. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
✤
1.
2.
Player
PLAYER
TAPE
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
/
(REW/FF) buttons, find the first
(
3.
/
4.
5.
REW/FF
/
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The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few
seconds.
PLAY/STILL
/
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If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will
rewind automatically.
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The playback mode (SP/LP) is determined by the mode in which
the tape was recorded.
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SP/LP
S-Video
/
If the VCR has an S-Video input terminal, you may use S-Video
Connector for better quality.
S-Video
S-Video
The S-Video Connector transmits video only. Connect Audio cables
for sound.
Audio L
If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio
cable with the white jack (Audio L).
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Various Functions while in Player Mode
Player
✤
✤
This function works only in Player mode.
✤
✤
Player
FF
The PLAY, STILL, STOP, FF and REW buttons are located on the
Camcorder and the remote control. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2 and SLOW buttons are located on
the remote control only. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your Camcorder will
automatically stop if it is left in still or slow mode for more than 3
minutes.
PLAY
REW
STILL
STOP
✤
✤
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
F.ADV
✤
✤
X2
SLOW
3
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
Playback Pause
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Press the
playback.
To resume playback, press the
button.
(PLAY/STILL) button during
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PLAY/STILL
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(PLAY/STILL)
(PLAY/STILL
PLAY/STILL
/
Picture Search (Forward/Reverse)
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Press the
or still mode.
To resume normal playback, press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
Keep pressing the
playback.
To resume normal playback, release the button.
/
(REW/FF) buttons during playback
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REW/FF
/
/
(REW/FF) buttons during
REW/FF
Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
/
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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Forward Slow Playback
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Press the SLOW button on the remote control
during playback.
SLOW
PLAY/STILL
PLAY/STILL
-
To resume normal playback, press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
/
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Reverse Slow Playback
P-
-
-
-
Press the
playback.
(-) button during forward slow
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
To resume forward slow playback, press the
(+) button.
To resume normal playback, press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
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Frame Advance (To play back frame by frame)
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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F.ADV
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Press the F.ADV button on the remote control while
in still mode.
-
-
F.ADV
-
The Video advances frame by frame each time
you press the F.ADV button.
The F.ADV function works in still mode only.
F.ADV
PLAY/STILL
-
/
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To resume normal playback, press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
-
-
-
Forward frame advance
F.ADV
Press the F.ADV button on the remote control in
still mode.
-
Reverse frame advance
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
F.ADV
(-)
Press the
(-) button on the remote control
to change the direction in F.ADV mode.
Press the F.ADV button on the remote control.
F.ADV
X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Forward X2 playback
X2
/
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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X2
X2
-
-
Press the X2 button on the remote control during playback.
To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.
-
-
X2
PLAY/STILL
/
/
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Reverse X2 playback
-
-
Press the
To resume normal playback, press the
button.
(-) button during forward X2 playback.
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(PLAY/STILL)
-
-
X2
(-)
PLAY/STILL
Reverse Playback (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
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To playback in reverse at normal speed, press the
during normal forward playback.
(-) button
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
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Press the
(PLAY/STILL) or
(+) button to return to normal
PLAY/STILL
(+)
forward playback.
[ Notes ]
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Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some
of the various playback modes.
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LP
Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you
play back tapes recorded in LP which contain various playback
functions.
SP
LP
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Sound will only be heard during normal SP or LP playback.
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Playback
Zooming during Playback (PB ZOOM)
PB ZOOM
✤
✤
Player
PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
✤
✤
The PB ZOOM function works in Player mode.
The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify the playback or
still image.
1.
2.
PLAYER
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
3
TAPE
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
COLOR
NITE/
PB ZOOM
3.
PB ZOOM
3. Press the PB ZOOM button during playback or still
mode.
4.
5.
4. The image is magnified starting from the centre of
image.
5
1.2x
8.0x
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5. You can zoom in from 1.2x to 8.0x by moving the
Zoom lever.
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Zoom ratio is not displayed on the screen.
6.
PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
STOP
6. To cancel the PB ZOOM function, press the
PB ZOOM or (STOP) button.
[ Notes ]
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PB ZOOM
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The PB ZOOM function enlarges starting from the centre of the
screen only.
You cannot apply the PB ZOOM function to pictures which are
being input from an external video source.
The PB ZOOM image cannot be imported to your PC from the
Camcorder’s DV jack.
PB ZOOM
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PB ZOOM
PC
PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
OSD
PB ZOOM
DV
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PC
OSD
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The PB ZOOM images cannot be exported to a PC.
OSD will not be displayed on the LCD screen while the PB ZOOM
function is being operated.
PB ZOOM
STOP
To display OSD, press the PB ZOOM button once to stop operating
PB ZOOM function, or press the (STOP) button to stop
playback.
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AV In/Out (VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only)
/
(
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i)
✤
✤
Player
AV In/Out AV
AV In/Out AV
/
✤
✤
AV In/Out function works only in Player mode.
/
AV In/Out setting enables you to record signal from external sources
and display it on LCD screen. Also, you can direct your video or image
to external devices to record or play back.
1.
AV
70 71
1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR or TV with the
Multi-AV cable. (See pages 70~71)
2. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
3. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453i/D454i/D455i only)
1
2.
3.
(
4.
5.
PLAYER
TAPE
VP-D453i/D454i/455i)
4. Turn on the VCR or TV.
5. Insert the blank tape with protection tab closed into
the Camcorder.
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VHS
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If you want to record from a connected VCR,
insert a recorded VHS tape into the VCR.
6.
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7.
MENU
6. Press the MENU button.
The menu list will appear.
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9
Menu selector
Menu selector
Player Mode
√Record
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Record, then press the Menu selector.
8. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
AV In/Out, then press the Menu selector.
9. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Out, AV In or S-Video In, then press the
Menu selector.
Record
Menu selector
√SP
√12Bit
√Off
8.
AV In/Out AV
/
AV In/Out
√Out
Menu selector
9.
Menu selector
S-
Out
MENU
Exit
AV
Menu selector
Move
Select
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If you want to see the Camcorder picture with a
TV, set AV In/Out menu to Out.
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AV
In/Out AV
/
MENU
/
Out
Player Mode
Back
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
Wind Cut
AV In/Out
10. To exit, press the MENU button.
11. Press the Start/Stop button to set the Camcorder to
REC PAUSE mode.
10.
11.
Start/Stop
REC PAUSE
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PAUSE appears on the LCD screen.
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PAUSE
VHS
/
Out
AV In
S-Video In
12. Select the TV programme or play back the VHS tape.
12.
13.
13. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
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If you want to temporarily pause a recording, press
the Start/Stop button.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
/
14. To stop recording, press the (STOP) button.
14.
STOP
[ Note ]
When you record the images being played back on an analog VCR, if they
are not being played back at normal speed, (for example, more than double
speed or slow playback), only a gray image appears on the Camcorder.
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Audio Dubbing (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
✤
✤
✤
The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player Mode.
You cannot dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode.
You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape
recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound.
Use the internal or an external microphone (not supplied) or other audio
equipment.
The original sound will not be erased.
✤
✤
✤
Audio Dubbing
16bit
LP
12
SP
✤
✤
✤
✤
Dubbing Sound
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
1.
2.
PLAYER
1
3
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If you want to use an external
microphone, connect the microphone to
the external MIC input jack on the
Camcorder.
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TAPE
A/V
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
-AV
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When you wish to dub using the
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External A/V input, connect the Multi-AV
cable to the Multi-AV jack at the front
side of camcorder. (see to page 75)
3.
4.
5.
PLAY/STILL
PLAY/STILL
A.DUB
/
/
3. Press the
the time frame of the scene to be dubbed.
4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to
pause the scene.
(PLAY/STILL) button and find
4
5
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5. Press the A.DUB button on the remote
control.
6.
7.
PLAY/STILL
/
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Audio dubbing ( ) icon will be
displayed.
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The Camcorder is ready for dubbing.
STOP
6. Press the
7. Press the (STOP) button to stop the dubbing.
(PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.
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[ Notes ]
AV
In
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You cannot use the Audio dubbing function while playing a write
protected video tape.
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VP-D453i/D454i/D455i)
/
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To utilize an external MIC or sound source, connect a microphone to
the MIC jack or use the Multi-AV cable to connect to external sound
source input.
(
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To dub an external sound source, set the AV In/Out function to AV In.
(VP-D453i/D454i/D455i only) (see page 75).
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Dubbed Audio Playback
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
1.
2.
PLAYER
4
6
7
Player Mode
√Tape
Photo Search
Photo Copy
Audio Select
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
TAPE
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
√Sound[1]
3. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENU
3.
4.
MENU
button.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Tape
Menu selector
select Tape, then press the Menu selector.
Player Mode
Back
Photo Search
Photo Copy
Audio Select
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Audio Select, then press the
Menu selector.
5.
6.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Sound[1]
Sound[2]
MIX[1+2]
Audio Select
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
SP
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select the audio playback channel, then press
the Menu selector.
Menu selector
0:01:53:10
20min
√
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Sound[1]: play the original sound.
Sound[2]: play the dubbed sound.
MIX[1+2]: play back sound 1 and 2 equally
mixed.
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Sound[1]
Sound[2]
MIX[1+2]
2
[1]
[2]
[1+2]
Sound[2]
1
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
7.
8.
MENU
8. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button to playback
PLAY/STILL
/
the dubbed tape.
[ Note ]
When you playback added sound (Sound 2 or MIX mode), you may
experience a loss of sound quality.
Sound2
MIX
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IEEE1394 Data Transfer
Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections
IEEE1394 i.LINK - DV
Connecting to a DV Device (DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc.)
DV
DVD
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Connecting to other DV standard products.
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DV
A standard DV connection is quite simple.
DV
If a product has a DV jack, you can transfer data by connecting to
the DV jack using the correct cable.
NOTE: Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports,
(4pin, 6pin). This Camcorder has a 4pin terminal.
With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted
in digital format, allowing high quality images to be transferred.
DV
DV
:
DV
4
6
4
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PC
Connecting to a PC
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If you want to transmit data to a PC, you must install an IEEE1394
add-on card into the PC. (not supplied)
The frame rate for video capture is dependent on the capacity of
the PC.
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PC
IEEE1394
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[ Notes ]
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When you transmit data from the Camcorder to another DV device,
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DV
some functions may not work.
If this occurs, please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power
OFF and ON again.
You cannot transmt data from the Camcorder to PC in M.Player
mode. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Do not use the Camcorder and IEEE1394 together as this will
cause IEEE1394 to shut off.
Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB
cables. It may not operate properly.
DV
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PC
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
IEEE1394
IEEE1394
DV
USB
Operation is not guaranteed for all computer environments
recommended above.
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The IEEE1394 cable (DV cable)is sold separately.
Video Capture software is commercially available.
Most DV enabled PCs have a 6 pin socket. In this case, a 6pin/4pin
cable is required for the connection.
DV
/4
DV
PC
6
6
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Most DV enabled Notebooks and Laptops have a 4 pin socket.
Use a 4pin/4pin cable for the connection.
DIS and Color Nite are not available in DV (IEEE1394) mode.
4
/4
DV IEEE1394
Color Nite
DIS
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IEEE1394 Data Transfer
System Requirements
CPU Intel® Pentium III™ 450MHz
Windows® 98SE ME XP Mac OS 9.1 10.2
64MB RAM
IEEE1394
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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
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IEEE1394
Recording with a DV Connection Cable
(VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i only)
DV
(
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i)
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453i/D454i/D455i only)
1.
2.
PLAYER
TAPE
VP-D453i/D454i/D455i)
DV
USB
(
AV/
S
3. Connect the DV cable (not supplied)
from the DV jack of the Camcorder
to the DV jack of the other DV device.
3.
DV
DV
DV
DV
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Make sure that
is displayed.
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4. Press the Start/Stop button to begin
4.
Start/Stop
REC PAUSE
/
REC PAUSE mode.
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PAUSE is displayed on the LCD screen.
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PAUSE
5. Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the
picture.
5.
6.
DV
Start/Stop
/
6. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording.
If you want to pause recording momentarily, press the Start/Stop
button again.
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Start/Stop
7.
STOP
7. To stop recording, press the
(STOP) button.
[ Notes ]
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When using this Camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear
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on an external monitor may seem distorted, however recorded
pictures will not be affected.
Operation is not guaranteed for all the recommended computer
environments mentioned above.
While transmitting data from the Camcorder to PC at strong
electric field and strong magnetic field, VIDEO signal or AUDIO
signal may transmit with noise.
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USB
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection
USB
✤
✤
✤
The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards.
(Depends on the PC specification)
You can easily transfer recorded files from a Memory Card to a PC without
additional add-on cards via a USB connection.
If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software
(DV Driver, Video Codec, DirectX 9.0) supplied with the Camcorder.
✤
✤
✤
USB 1.1
USB
USB 2.0
PC
DV Driver Video Codec DirectX 9.0
USB
Microsoft Windows
USB
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Windows 98SE/ME -
USB
USB
USB
Windows 2000 -
Windows XP -
Service Pack 4
Service Pack 1
Windows System
Windows
Minimum
Intel® Pentium III™, 600MHz
Recommended
Intel® Pentium 4™ , 2GHz
Windows® 2000/XP
512MB
CPU
CPU
Intel® Pentium III™, 600MHz
Intel® Pentium 4™, 2GHz
Windows® 2000/XP
512MB
2GB
1024 768
24
OS(Operating System) Windows® 98SE/ME
Windows® 98SE/ME
128MB
Memory
HDD capacity
Resolution
128MB
1GB
1024 768
24
1GB or more
1024 x 768 dots
24bit Colour
USB 1.1
2GB or more
1024 x 768 dots
24bit Colour
USB
USB 1.1
USB 2.0
USB
USB 2.0 High Speed
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It is not available for Macintosh systems.
[ Notes ]
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USB 2.0 works only for removable disk functions.
On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing
may take a long time.
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On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate
unexpectedly.
Intel® Pentium III™
Pentium 4
USB
Intel
Windows®
M.cam
Microsoft®
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Intel® Pentium III™ or Pentium 4™ is a trademark of the Intel Corporation.
Windows® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft® Corporation.
All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.
Operations are not guaranteed for all of the recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
DV
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Do not connect the Camcorder to a PC using both DV and USB cables. It may not
operate properly.
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USB
In M.Cam or M.Player mode, be sure that the Memory card is inserted into Camcorder
before connecting USB cable. If no Memory card or an unformatted Memory card is
inserted, PC will not recognize your camera as a removable disk.
USB Streaming requires Video Codec, DV Driver and DirectX 9.0.
If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the Camcorder during the data transfer,
the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged.
If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the
same time, it may cause conflict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all
other USB devices and try the connection again.
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USB HUB
Video Codec Driver
USB
DirectX 9.0
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USB
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USB Interface (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
USB
Selecting the USB Device
✤
✤
M.Player
USB
USB
USB Connect
✤
✤
The USB Connect function works only in M.Player mode.
Using the USB cable, you can connect your Camcorder to a
computer to copy your movies and images from the Memory card
(or built-in memory; VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only), or to a printer to print
your images.
VP-D454(i)/D455(i)
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
1.
2.
3.
PLAYER
1
MEMORY
MENU
System
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The menu list will appear.
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4.
5.
6.
Menu selector
Menu selector
select System, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
4
6
M.Player Mode
√System
Clock Set
Remote
Beep Sound
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select USB Connect, then press the
Menu selector.
√On
√On
√USB 2.0
√Computer
√English
USB Connect USB
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Computer or Printer, then press the
Menu selector.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Menu selector
Printer
Menu selector
Computer
Printer
Computer
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You can select Computer to use the
Camcorder as a PC Camera, USB Stream
or removable disk.
M.Player Mode
Back
Clock Set
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Pictbridge
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You can select Printer to use the Pictbridge
feature (see page 109).
Beep Sound
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
109
Computer
Printer
7.
MENU
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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USB
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
Setting the USB Communication Speed
USB
USB
✤
The USB Version function works only in M.Cam and M.Player
✤
✤
M.Cam
M.Player
modes.
✤
To ensure proper communication between the camcorder and a
PC, please set the USB Version before connecting the Camcorder
to a PC.
1.
CAMERA
PLAYER
1
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
2.
3.
MEMORY
Menu selector
Menu selector
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The menu list will appear.
MENU
System
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select System, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select USB Version, then press the Menu
selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select USB 1.1 or USB 2.0, then press the
Menu selector.
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5.
6.
Menu selector
4
6
M.Player Mode
√System
Clock Set
USB Version USB
Menu selector
Menu selector
Remote
√On
√On
√USB 2.0
√Computer
√English
Beep Sound
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
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Set the USB Version to USB 2.0 when it is
supported by both PC and its OS (Operating
System).
USB1.1 USB2.0.
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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If either the PC or OS does not support
USB 2.0, set the USB Version to USB 1.1.
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M.Player Mode
Back
Clock Set
Version USB
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 1.1
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
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USB Version USB
Beep Sound
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
7.
MENU
USB 1.1
USB 2.0
[ Notes ]
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When USB Version is not set properly, the USB
connection may fail to establish.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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USB 2.0 may not be supported by certain PCs
depending on their specifications.
USB
USB 2.0
USB
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In this case, choose the USB 1.1 for USB connection.
USB 1.1
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If USB 2.0 is not supported by the PC, USB 1.1 will automatically
be used for the USB connection.
USB 2.0
USB 1.1
USB
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Installing DV Media Pro 1.0 Program
DV Media Pro 1.0
✤
To play back MPEG4 movies recorded by the camcorder or streaming
data transferred through the USB connection on a PC, the Video Codec
programme should be installed.
✤
PC
MPEG
Video Codec
USB
✤
✤
Do not connect the Camcorder to PC before installing the programme.
If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in
advance.
✤
✤
✤
✤
PC
Windows® 98SE
DV Media Pro 1.0
✤
✤
This explanation is based on Windows® 98SE OS.
DV Media Pro 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.
D:\help\
;Acrobat
Adobe
Reader
PDF
Acrobat Reader
D:\Support\AcrobatReader51_ENU_full.exe
Acrobat Reader
DV Media Pro
Adobe
CD
(D:\Support\AcrobatReader\AcroReader51_ENU_full.exe).
(The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.)
DV Media Pro User’s Manual is in English.
✤
✤
3
Programme Installation
1. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
1.
2.
CD-ROM
Installation selection screen appears on the monitor.
2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after
inserting the CD, click “Run”
CD
Windows Start
Autorun.exe
Run
in the Windows “Start” menu and execute Autorun.exe
file to begin installation.
When CD-ROM drive is set to “D:drive”, type
“D:\autorun.exe” and press Enter.
CD-ROM
D: autorun.exe
D:drive
3.
3. Click the icons listed below to install the selected software.
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USB removable Disk Driver USB
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USB removable Disk Driver (Windows® 98SE only)
Windows® 98SE
USB PC CAMERA & STREAMING Driver (CAPTURE DRIVER)
Connect a Camcorder to your PC to complete the DV Driver
installation.
USB PC CAMERA & STREAMING Driver
USB PC
PC
DV Driver
1) Set the camcorder Power switch to CAMERA.
2) Set the camcorder Mode switch to TAPE.
3) Connect the camcorder to the PC using the USB cable.
4) The SAMSUNG A/V Capture driver installation begins on
the PC.
1)
2)
3)
4)
CAMERA
TAPE
PC
USB
PC
A/V
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DirectX 9.0 Click
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DirectX 9.0
Video Codec
Video Codec Click
The Video Codec needs to be installed in order to playback the
MPEG4 movies (stored in the Memory Card) on a PC or to use the
USB Streaming/PC Camera functions.
PC Streaming/PC Camera USB
Video Codec
/PC
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Using the PC Camera Function
PC Camera PC
✤
✤
✤
To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and
DirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC.
✤
✤
✤
PC Camera PC
PC
DV
Driver Video Codec
DirectX 9.0
PC
You can use this Camcorder as a PC Camera. This is useful when
connecting to a Web site that provides video chatting functions.
When using this camcorder for video conferencing (such as
NetMeeting), voice communication may not be supported
depending on the video conferencing software. In this case,
connect an external microphone to the soundcard of the PC to
enable voice communication.
You can participate in video conferencing by using the Camcorder
with PC Net-meeting program installed.
The PC Camera's screen size (Transfer video frame rate for the PC
Camera function is max 15 fps.)
Web
NetMeeting
PC
✤
✤
Net-meeting
PC
✤
✤
PC Camera PC
(PC Camera PC
15 fps)
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USB
320X240(QVGA)
PC
✤
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320X240 (QVGA) pixels for USB 1.1 connection.
✤
If PC is connected with the USB to the Camcorder, only the Power,
Mode and Zoom switches can be operated.
1.
CAMERA
TAPE
1
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2.
3.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
USB
USB
USB
3. 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.
2
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Using the USB Streaming Function
USB
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
✤
To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec, DirectX 9.0. programs must
be installed in the PC.
You can view Camcorder video on your PC using USB streaming.
You can also store it as a moving picture in the "avi" file format, or as a still image
in the "jpg" file format on a PC.
✤
✤
✤
USB
PC
DV Driver Video Codec
jpg
DirectX 9.0
USB
PC
✤
✤
PC
avi
1.
CAMERA
PLAYER
USB
Windows Movie Maker Ulead VIDEO Studio
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER, set the Mode switch to TAPE.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the
other end to the USB jack on your computer.
3. Setup and execute Windows Movie Maker or the Ulead VIDEO Studio Software
application provided on the CD.
TAPE
2.
3.
USB
USB
CD
-
-
Ulead VIDEO Studio
Windows Movie Maker
C: program files Movie maker moviemk.exe
-
For detailed instructions for Ulead VIDEO Studio use, refer to the program’s
Help function.
Windows Movie Maker is used for WINDOWS ME and XP users. (C:\program
files\Movie maker\moviemk.exe)
WINDOWS ME XP
-
Using the removable Disk Function
✤
1.
USB
PC
✤
You can easily transfer data from a Memory card to a PC without additional add-on
cards via a USB connection.
CAMERA
PLAYER
USB
Windows Explorer
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER, set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the Camcorder and the
other end to the USB jack on your computer.
2.
3
USB
USB
3. To verify whether the removable disk has been properly recognized, open
Windows Explorer and locate the removable disk.
Connecting to a PC
PC
1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack on the PC.
1.
2.
USB
PC
USB
USB
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displayed on a TV.
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USB
USB
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2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the Camcorder.
USB
PC
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and Mode switch operate.
USB
Disconnecting the USB Cable
USB Cable
✤
1.
✤
After completing the data transmission, you must
disconnect the cable in the following way:
Eject
DV
1. Select the removable disc icon and click the right mouse
button to select [Eject].
2. Select [Confirm] and disconnect the USB cable when
the Windows Splash screen appears.
USB
2.
Confirm
AV/
S
USB
[ Notes ]
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USB
PC
PC
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If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the
Camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will
stop and the data may be damaged.
USB HUB
USB
USB
USB
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If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect
the USB cable along with other USB devices, the Camcorder may not work
properly.
PC
USB
If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the Camcorder.
While transmitting data from the Camcorder to PC at strong electric field and
strong magnetic field, VIDEO signal or AUDIO signal may transmit with noise.
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Digital Still Camera Mode
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
Memory Stick (Optional Accessory)
✤
✤
The Memory Stick stores and manages images
recorded by the camera.
Terminal
Memory Stick Functions
Protection tab
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Recording still images and MPEG4 movies
Viewing still images and MPEG4 movies
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MPEG4
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Single image
Slide show (Still images only)
Multi display (Still images only)
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Protecting images against accidental erasure
Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick
Print marking still images
Formatting a Memory Stick
[ Notes ]
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Memory Stick.
appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick.
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While recording or loading an image, do not eject the Memory
Stick.
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Ejecting a Memory Stick while recording or loading an image can
cause data damage.
If you want to save all images on the Memory Stick, set the write
protect tab on the Memory Stick to LOCK.
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TM
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“Memory Stick” and
All other product names mentioned herein may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Furthermore, “™” and “ ® ” are not mentioned in
each instance in this manual.
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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)
“™”
“®”
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Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
1. Set the Power switch to OFF.
2. Remove the Lithium-ion battery from the rear
of the Camcorder.
3. Insert the Memory Card in the direction of the
arrow into the Memory Card slot located on the
rear of the Camcorder.
2.
3.
Ejecting the Memory Card
VP-D453(i) only
1. Set the Power switch to OFF.
2. Push the Memory Card, then it comes out of
the Camcorder automatically.
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
3. Pull out the Memory Card.
Do not attempt to pull the Memory Card out
without first pushing it in.
VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
[ Notes ]
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Memory
VP-D454(i)/
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Stick Duo
D455(i))
RS-MMC (
(VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only) should be inserted by
using the Adaptor (not supplied).
If you set the Camcorder to M.Player mode, the
last recorded still image appears.
If there are no recorded images on the Memory
Card, No image ! will display on the screen.
While recording, loading, erasing or formatting,
do not turn off the power or change the mode.
Please turn the power off before you insert or eject the Memory Card.
You could lose data on the Memory Card.
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M.Player
No image !
(Usable Memory Card)
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Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of
the Memory Card.
Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Card.
After pulling the Memory Card out from the Camcorder, please keep
the Memory Card in a soft case to prevent static shock.
The stored contents may be changed or lost as a result of misuse,
static electricity, electric noise or repair.
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Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.
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Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card
✤
✤
✤
JPEG
✤
✤
✤
The still images that you recorded are saved in a
JPEG file format on the Memory Card.
The moving images that you recorded are saved
in MPEG4 file format on the Memory Card.
Each file has a file number and all files are
assigned to a folder.
DCIM
100 SSDVC
MPEG4
DCAM 0001
DCAM 0002
.
.
.
.
-
A file number from DCAM0001 is sequentially
assigned to each recorded image.
-
-
DCAM0001
100SSDVC
101SSDVC
-
Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC
and recorded on the Memory Card.
<Still image>
Image Format
Still Image
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Images are compressed in JPEG
(Joint Photographic Experts Group) format.
The picture size is 800x600
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SSMOV
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JPEG
800 600
640 480
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100SSMOV
(Tape Capture 640x480).
<Moving image>
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MPEG4
720 576
Moving Image
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Images are compressed in MPEG 4
(Moving Picture Experts Group) format.
The picture size is 720x576.
M. Player
000-0000
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File number
Selecting the Camcorder Mode
Folder number
✤
You can use this Camcorder as a Digital Still
Camera (DSC).
✤
✤
DSC
✤
You have to set the Mode switch to Memory Card to use this
Camcorder as Digital Still Camera.
M.Cam mode (Memory record mode)
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
1.
2.
CAMERA
MEMORY
M.Player mode (Memory playback mode)
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
1.
2.
PLAYER
MEMORY
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(
VP-D454(i)/D455(i))
✤
✤
Player
/ M.Cam
/ M.Player
✤
Built-in memory setting is available in the Player/M.Cam /M.Player
modes. (VP-D454(i): 16MB/VP-D455(i): 64MB)
Images can be stored and played back using the built-in memory.
Hence, set the memory type before storing and playing back
images.
(VP-D454(i): 16MB/VP-D455(i): 64MB)
✤
1.
2.
CAMERA
PLAYER
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M.Cam Mode
√Memory
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. If the Power switch is set to CAMERA mode,
set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
If the Power switch is set to PLAYER mode,
set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
CAMERA
MEMORY
Memory Type
Photo Quality
File No.
√Int. Memory
√Fine
√Series
PLAYER
TAPE
MEMORY
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
3.
4.
MENU
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The menu list will appear.
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4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Memory Type, then press the Menu
selector.
6
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
M.Cam Mode
Back
Memory
Menu selector
Memory Type
Photo Quality
File No.
Int. Memory
Memory Card
5.
6.
7.
Memory Type
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Int. Memory or Memory Card, then press
the Menu selector.
MENU
Move
Select
Exit
Int. Memory
Memory Card
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
Menu selector
MENU
Using Quick Menu: Memory Type
Memory Type
Menu selector
Menu selector
Memory Type
Menu selector
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1min
Memory Type
Macro
White Balance
Photo Quality
Exposure
Int. Memory
1.
2.
1. Press the Menu selector.
2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
†
On
select Memory Type, then press the Menu selector.
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Int. Memory or Memory Card, then press
the Menu selector.
Manual Focus
3.
4.
Menu selector
Int. Memory
MENU
Exit
Memory Card
Menu selector
MENU
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
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Selecting the Image Quality
✤
✤
Photo Quality function works in Player/M.Cam modes.
You can select the quality of a still image to be
recorded.
✤
✤
Player
/M.Cam
2
Select the Image Quality
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or PLAYER.
2. If the Power switch is set to CAMERA mode,
set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
1.
2.
CAMERA
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY
PLAYER
If the Power switch is set to PLAYER mode,
set the Mode switch to TAPE.
4
6
M.Cam Mode
√Memory
Photo Quality
File No.
3. Press the MENU button.
TAPE
√Super Fine
√Series
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The menu list will appear.
3.
4.
MENU
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Photo Quality, then press the
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Menu selector
Memory
selector
Menu
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Menu selector.
5.
6.
Menu selector
Menu selector
M.Cam Mode
Back
Photo Quality
File No.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired image quality (Super Fine, Fine,
Normal), then press the Menu selector.
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
Photo Quality
Menu selector
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Super Fine
Fine
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The selected icon will be displayed.
Normal
Menu
selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Number of Images on the Memory Card
7.
MENU
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QUALITY
Super Fine
Fine
8MB
16MB
Approx. 34
Approx. 45
Approx. 74
Approx. 68
Approx. 90
Approx. 148
8MB
16MB
Normal
34
45
74
68
90
148
The actual number of images that you can record varies depending on
the image size.
[ Note ]
The above approximation is based on a 8MB Memory Stick under
normal recording conditions.
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Using Quick Menu: Photo Quality
Photo Quality
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using the
Menu selector.
Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus
without using the MENU button.
✤
✤
Menu selector
MENU
1. Press the Menu selector.
1.
2.
Menu selector
1
3
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2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select
Menu selector
Photo Quality
Menu selector
Macro
Off
Photo Quality, then press the Menu selector.
White Balance
Photo Quality
Exposure
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired image quality (Super Fine, Fine,
Normal), then press the Menu selector.
Manual Focus
3.
4.
Menu selector
Super Fine
Normal
MENU
Exit
Fine
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4. To exit, press the MENU button.
Menu selector
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The selected icon will be displayed.
Macro
MENU
White Balance
Photo Quality
Exposure
…
Super Fine
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Manual Focus
MENU
Exit
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Memory File Number
✤
✤
✤
M.Cam
✤
✤
File Number setting works only in M.Cam mode.
File numbers are given to images in the order they were recorded
when they are stored on the Memory Card.
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Memory file numbers may be set as follows:
0001
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Series: When there are existing files, the new image will be
named as the next number in the sequence.
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Reset: When there are no files stored on the Memory Card,
the file numbering starts from 0001.
1.
2.
3.
CAMERA
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
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M.Cam Mode
√Memory
Photo Quality
File No.
√Fine
√Series
MEMORY
MENU
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The menu list will appear.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
4.
5.
6.
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
6
Memory
Menu selector
select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
M.Cam Mode
Back
Photo Quality
File No.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Series
Reset
Menu selector
...
select File No., then press the Menu selector.
File No.
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
select desired option (Series or Reset), then press
the Menu selector.
Menu selector
Series
Reset
Menu selector
7. To exit, press the MENU button.
7.
MENU
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Taking Photos
✤
M.Cam
✤
You may take still images in M.Cam mode and store the images on
the Memory Card.
This function is useful when you want to take a snapshot of a
subject while you are using the Camcorder.
You can take photos using the remote control.
Audio will not be recorded with a Still image onto the Memory
Card.
✤
✤
✤
✤
1.
2.
3.
CAMERA
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
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2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
PHOTO
3. After framing your object to record, fully press the
PHOTO button to take the picture.
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The picture is taken and saved in the Memory
Card within a few seconds.
Taking another picture within this interval is not
possible.
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The
indicator appears on the LCD
screen during the time it takes to save the
image.
[ Notes ]
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800 600
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Still images are saved in the Memory Card in an
800x600 format.
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The number of still images that can be stored
depends on the quality of the image.
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Viewing Still Images
✤
This function works only in M.Player mode.
✤
M.Player
You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card.
Be sure that the M.Play Select is set to Photo in the MENU.
There are 3 ways to view recorded images.
✤
✤
✤
✤
M.Play Select
Photo
-
-
Single Image: 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.
To view a Single Image
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
1.
2.
PLAYER
MEMORY
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
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The last recorded image appears.
S.SHOW
MULTI
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If there are no recorded images on the Memory
Card, No image ! will display on the screen.
No image !
3. Using the
/
(REV/FWD) buttons, search for the
3.
desired still image.
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To view the next image: press the
To view the previous image: press the
Pressing (FWD) when you are on the last image will take you to
the first image and pressing (REV) when you are on the first
image will take you to the last image.
Keep pressing
quickly.
(FWD) button.
(REV) button.
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(FWD) or
(REV) to search for an image
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Slide
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1.
2.
PLAYER
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
800x600
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The last recorded image appears.
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3. Press the
(S.SHOW) button.
3.
4.
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“Slide” will be displayed.
All images will be played back consecutively for
2~3 seconds each.
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Slide
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3
100-0002
4. To stop the Slide Show, press the
button again.
(S.SHOW)
[ Notes ]
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Loading time may vary depending on the image size.
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The Slide Show will start from the current picture.
Any large sized image taken with another device will be displayed as a
thumbnail image.
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1.
2.
PLAYER
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
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2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
MEMORY
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The last recorded image appears.
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√√
√
3. To view six stored images on single screen, press
3.
4.
MULTI
the (MULTI) button.
6
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A selection mark (
image.
) appears under the
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Press
(REV/FWD) button to select an
/
image.
MULTI
S.SHOW
MULTI
4. To return to single Playback mode, press the
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(MULTI) button again.
The selected picture is displayed in full screen
mode.
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[ Notes ]
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6
6
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To display the previous six images, press and hold the
(REV)
button for about 3 seconds.
To display the next six images, press the
about 3 seconds.
In order to use Delete, Protect or Print Mark functions in while
viewing Multi Display, use the Quick Menu by pressing the Menu
Selector.
(FWD) button for
Delete
Protect
Menu Selector
Print Mark
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Protection from Accidental Erasure
✤
✤
M.Player
✤
✤
The Protection function works only in M.Player mode.
You can protect important images from accidental erasure.
If you execute format, all images including protected images will be
erased.
1.
PLAYER
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1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
M.Player Mode
√Memory
M.Play Select
Delete
2.
MEMORY
√Photo
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2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
No image !
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The last recorded image appears.
Delete All
Protect
Print Mark
Format
√Off
If there are no recorded images on the Memory
Card, No image! will display on the screen.
3.
4.
5.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
3. Using the
/
(REV/FWD) buttons, search for
the still image that you want to protect.
MENU
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8
M.Player Mode
Back
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
Print Mark
Format
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4. Press the MENU button.
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The menu list will appear.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
Memory
Menu selector
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Off
On
select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
6.
7.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Protect
Menu selector
select Protect, then press the Menu selector.
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7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
800x600
select On, then press the Menu selector.
On
Menu selector
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If you want to release the protection setting,
select Off.
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Off
8. To exit, press the MENU button.
The protection ( ) icon will be displayed.
100-0002
8.
MENU
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[ Notes ]
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Protected pictures will show the (
displayed.
) mark when they are
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If the write protection tab on the Memory Card is set to LOCK, you
cannot set image protection.
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Using Quick Menu: Protect
Protect
✤
✤
Menu selector
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply
using the Menu selector.
Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus
without using the MENU button.
MENU
1.
2.
Menu selector
Menu selector
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1. Press the Menu selector.
800x600
2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to
Protect
Menu selector
Photo
M.Play Select
Delete
Protect
select Protect, then press the Menu selector.
Print Mark
3.
4.
Menu selector
Off
MENU
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
100-0002
Exit
On
select On or Off, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
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4. To exit, press the MENU button.
800x600
MENU
M.Play Select
Delete
Protect
…
†
On
Print Mark
MENU
Exit
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800x600
100-0002
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Deleting Still Images and Moving Images
✤
✤
✤
✤
M.Player
✤
✤
The Delete function works only in M.Player mode.
You can erase the still images and moving images recorded on the
Memory Card.
If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate
the image protection. (See page 96)
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✤
✤
An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered.
1.
2.
3.
PLAYER
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
5
6
7
M.Player Mode
√Memory
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
√Photo
3. Using the
/
(REV/FWD) buttons, search for
√Off
4.
5.
MENU
the still image that you want to delete.
Print Mark
Format
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4. Press the MENU button.
Menu selector
Menu selector
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
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The menu list will appear.
Memory
Menu selector
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
M.Player Mode
Back
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
Print Mark
Format
6.
select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
Delete
Menu selector
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
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Do you want to delete?
select Delete, then press the Menu selector.
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A message Do you want to delete ? appears.
7.
8.
Menu selector
No
MENU
Exit
7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Move
Select
Yes
Menu selector
select Yes or No, then press the Menu selector.
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8. To exit, press the MENU button.
800x600
Do you want to delete?
[ Note ]
Deleting All images at once
Yes
No
Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Delete All, then press the Menu selector.
A message Do you want to delete all ? appears.
Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Yes or No, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
100-0002
Previous
Next
Delete All
Menu selector
Do you want to delete all?
Menu selector
?
Yes
No
Menu selector
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Using Quick Menu: Delete
Delete
✤
✤
Menu selector
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder
functions by simply using the Menu selector.
Quick menu provides easier access to the
frequently used menus without using the MENU
button.
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800x600
MENU
Photo
M.Play Select
Delete
Protect
1.
2.
Menu selector
Print Mark
1. Press the Menu selector.
MENU
100-0002
Exit
Menu selector
Delete
Menu selector
2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to
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select Delete, then press the Menu selector.
800x600
3.
4.
Menu selector
Delete
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Cancel or Delete, then press the
Menu selector.
M.Play Select
Delete
Protect
Cancel
Menu selector
…
Delete
†
Print Mark
100-0002
MENU
Exit
MENU
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
[ Notes ]
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No image !
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When there is no stored picture on the Memory Card, the message
No image ! will be displayed.
If an erroneous image file is found on the Memory Card, the
message Memory card error ! will be displayed.
It may be caused by copying images from different digital devices.
Formatting the Memory Card will delete all the stored images.
(See page 100.)
Memory card error !
!
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Delete All
To protect important pictures from accidental deletion, activate the
image protection (See page 96).
Deleting all files using the Delete All menu may take a while.
To delete all files much faster, format the memory card after
backing up the files into other storage device.
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Formatting the Memory Card
✤
✤
M.Player
Format
✤
✤
The Format function works only in M.Player mode.
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.
✤
✤
Attention
✤
✤
If you execute the memory format function, all images
will be erased completely and erased images cannot
be recovered.
4
M.Player Mode
√Memory
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
√Photo
1.
2.
3.
PLAYER
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
MENU
√Off
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Print Mark
Format
4.
5.
6.
Menu selector
Menu selector
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The menu list will appear.
MENU
Exit
Memory
Menu selector
Memory card
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Memory, then press the Menu selector.
Move
Select
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Format, then press the Menu selector.
5
Format
Menu selector
M.Player Mode
√Memory
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Menu selector
Int. Memory
Menu selector
VP-D454(i)/D455(i))
Int. Memory
desired option(Int. Memory or Memory Card), then press
the Menu selector. (VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only)
)
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If you select Int. Memory or Memory Card, a message
All files are deleted ! Do you want to format ?
appears.
(
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Print Mark
Format
Memory card
All files are deleted ! Do you want to
7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Yes,
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
format ?
!
?
then press the Menu selector.
7.
8.
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Menu selector
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Complete! appears when the format is completed.
Yes
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Menu selector
Complete !
MENU
8. To exit, press the MENU button.
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!
800x600
[ Notes ]
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If you execute the Format function,all still images/motion
clips will be erased completely and erased still
images/motion clips cannot be recovered.
All files are deleted !
Do you want to format ?
Yes
No
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Formatting the Memory Card using a different device will
cause Memory Card read errors.
Formatting the Memory Card deletes all the stored data in
the Memory Card.
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100-0002
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Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting.
A Memory Stick with the protection tab set to save will not be formatted.
(see page 86)
Do not format the Memory Card on a PC. “Not Formatted” message may
appear if a Memory Card formatted on a PC was inserted.
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Not Formatted
PC
PC
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MPEG Recording
✤
✤
✤
You can record video with audio on the Memory Card.
The screen format of the video to be recorded is 720x576.
The MPEG Recording function works only in M.Cam mode.
✤
✤
✤
720 576
M.Cam
MPEG
Saving Moving Picture Files onto a Memory Card
2
3
4
1. Check whether Memory Card is inserted into the Camcorder.
If it is not in the Camcorder, insert it into the slot.
2. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
3. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
4. Press the Start/Stop button, the video is recorded on the
Memory Card in MPEG4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMERA
MEMORY
/
Start/Stop
MPEG4
Start/Stop
PHOTO
You can record a Camcorder still image on Memory Card
by pressing the PHOTO button instead of the Start/Stop
button.
/
5. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the recording.
5.
Start/Stop
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MENU button and Menu selector are not available
during MPEG recording.
To use MENU button and Menu selector, stop
recording.
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MPEG
Menu selector
MENU
MENU
Menu selector
MPEG recording is not available when a menu or
Quick menu is displayed on the screen.
To start recording, press the MENU button to make it
disappear.
MPEG
√
MENU
MPEG REC
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Before using the MPEG REC function, check whether the
Memory Card is inserted into the Camcorder.
Moving images that you recorded are saved in *.avi(avi
1.0) file format on the Memory Card.
The files that you recorded are saved in a following folder.
(see illustration low right hand corner)
The moving picture images on a Memory Card are a
smaller size and lower definition than images on tape.
The sound is recorded in mono.
The following functions are not allowed in M.Cam Mode.
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer), Digital Zoom, Fade, Program
AE, Digital Effect, Slow Shutter.
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*.avi (avi 1.0)
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SSMOV
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M.Cam
DIS Digital Image Stabiliser
Digital Zoom Fade
Program AE Digital Effect
<Moving image>
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While recording on a Memory Card, don’t insert or eject the tape as it may
record noise.
While recording on a Memory Card, don’t eject the card or it may break the
data on the Memory Card or Memory Card itself.
Turning the power off while accessing the Memory Card may damage the
data stored on the Memory Card.
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MPEG Playback
✤
✤
The MPEG Playback function works only in M. Player mode.
You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card.
Stereo audio is played back at the same time.
✤
✤
✤
M.Player
MPEG Playback
MPEG
✤
Playing back on a PC displays better quality than on a TV.
PC
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
1.
2.
3.
PLAYER
2
MEMORY
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
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The menu list will appear.
MENU
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Memory,
then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select M.Play
Select, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Photo or
Movie, then press the Menu selector.
7. To exit the menu, push the MENU button.
8. Using the
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4.
5.
6.
Memory
Menu selector
M.Play Select
Menu selector
4
6
/
(REV/FWD) buttons, search for the
M.Player Mode
√Memory
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
moving picture that you want to play back.
√Photo
9. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
The moving pictures recorded on the Memory Card will
play back.
You can control playback using the
(REW/FF), (STOP) buttons.
Movie
Menu selector
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8.
9.
MENU
PLAY/STILL
√Off
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Print Mark
Format
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MENU
Exit
Move
Select
PLAY/STILL
STOP
/
,
/
MENU button and Menu selector are not available during
MPEG playback.
To use MENU button and Menu selector, stop playback.
MPEG playback is not available when a menu or Quick
menu is displayed on the screen.
/
/
M.Player Mode
Back
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Menu selector
MENU
Photo
Movie
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
Print Mark
Format
To start playback, press the MENU button to make it
disappear.
There may be broken or mosaic pictures while playing the
MPEG4 movies, but it is not malfunction.
The moving picture images that you recorded on the Memory
Card may not play on other manufacturer’s equipment.
The MPEG4 movie recorded by another Camcorder may not play
on this Camcorder.
MENU
Menu selector
MPEG
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MENU
MENU
Exit
MPEG4
Move
Select
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To playback MPEG4 moving pictures on a PC, the Video Codec (in the CD
provided with the camcorder) should be installed.
MPEG4
MPEG4
PC
CD
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You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher in order to play
MPEG4 file on the Memory Card on your PC.
You can download the Microsoft Windows Media Player applied each
languages on Microsoft Website,
“http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp”.
Video Codec
PC
Media Player Version 9
Microsoft
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-
MPEG4
Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Windows Media Player
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Memory Stick PRO provides better image quality than Memory Stick.
“http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp”
Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick
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M.Play
Using Quick Menu: M.Play Select
✤
✤
Menu selector
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply
using the Menu selector.
Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus
without using the MENU button.
MENU
1.
2.
Menu selector
1. Press the Menu selector.
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Menu selector
M.Play Select
Menu selector
2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select M.Play Select, then press the
Menu selector.
Photo
M.Play Select
Delete
Protect
Print Mark
3.
4.
Menu selector
Movie
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Photo or Movie, then press the
Menu selector.
MENU
100-0002
Exit
Photo
Menu selector
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MENU
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
…
†
M.Play Select
Delete
Movie
Protect
Print Mark
100-0002
MENU
Exit
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Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image
✤
✤
✤
Player
✤
✤
This function works only in Player mode.
You can record still images from a cassette on a
Memory Card.
If you want to move recorded multiple still images
from a cassette to a Memory Card, use the COPY
function.
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COPY
✤
1.
2.
3.
4.
PLAYER
TAPE
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
3. Play back the cassette.
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PHOTO
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The still image is recorded on the Memory
Card.
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During the time it takes to save an image, the
playback screen is paused and the OSD is
displayed as illustrated in the lower right hand
corner.
[ Notes ]
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card are saved in a 640x480 format.
Number of images you can save varies depending
on the image resolution.
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Copying Still Images from a Cassette to Memory Card
✤
✤
✤
Player
✤
✤
✤
The Photo Copy function works only in Player
mode.
You can copy still images recorded with the photo
function on a cassette onto a Memory Card.
Rewind the tape to the point which you wants.
4
5
6
Player Mode
√Tape
Photo Search
Photo Copy
Audio Select
√Sound[1]
1.
2.
3.
PLAYER
TAPE
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
3. Press the MENU button.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Player Mode
Back
Photo Search
Photo Copy
Audio Select
MENU
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The menu list will appear.
4.
5.
Menu selector
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Tape
Menu selector
select Tape, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Photo Copy, then press the
Menu selector.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
SP
Photo Copy
Menu selector
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25min
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All still images that recorded on a cassette
will be copied onto a Memory Card.
Photo Copy
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Photo searching...
6. The Camcorder automatically performs the photo
search to find still images and copy starts.
6.
7.
7. Press the (STOP) button to stop copying.
MENU
Back
Exit
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finished or Memory card is full.
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Photo Copy
Now copying...
[ Note ]
640 480
Still images copied from the cassette to the memory
card are saved in 640x480 format.
MENU
Back
Exit
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Copy to (Copies files From the Memory Card to the
Built-in Memory) (VP-D454(i)/D455(i) only)
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✤
✤
The Copy to function works only in M.Player mode.
You can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory Card to
the built-in memory.
✤
✤
M.Player
Copy To
1.
2.
3.
PLAYER
1
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
MEMORY
MENU
Memory
Copy to
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4.
5.
6.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Menu selector
4
6
select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
M.Player Mode
√Memory
Memory Type
M.Play Select
Delete
√Int. Memory
√Photo
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Copy to, then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
Delete All
Protect
√Off
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select options (Back, This File or All Files), then
press Menu selector.
Print Mark
†
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Back
This File
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To go back to the previous mode, select
Back.
If This File or All Files is selected, Now
copying… is displayed on the screen and
copying starts.
All Files
Menu selector
M.Player Mode
†
Back
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Back
All Files
Now copying
Copy to
Format
Back
This File
All Files
This File
...)
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7. To exit, press the MENU button.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
7.
MENU
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Marking Images for Printing
✤
✤
✤
✤
M.Player
✤
✤
The Print Mark function works only in M.Player mode.
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.
DPOF
DPOF
Print Mark
✤
✤
-
-
This File
All Files
999
-
-
This File:You can set a print mark on the photo image
displayed on the LCD screen. It can be set up to 999.
All Files: To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images.
1.
2.
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PLAYER
MEMORY
1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
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M.Player Mode
√Memory
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
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The last recorded image appears.
√Photo
3. Using the
/
(REV/FWD) buttons, search for
4.
5.
MENU
the still image that you want to mark.
√Off
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Format
4. Press the MENU button.
Menu selector
Menu selector
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The menu list will appear.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
Memory
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Memory, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select Print Mark, then press the
Menu selector
6.
7.
7
M.Player Mode
Back
M.Play Select
Delete
Delete All
Protect
Print Mark
Format
Print Mark
Menu selector
Menu selector.
Menu selector
All Off
All Files
Menu selector
This File
7. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select desired option (All Off, This File or All
Files), then press the Menu selector.
This File
All Off
This File
All Files
8. If you select This File, move the Menu selector to
the left or right to select the quantity,
Previous
Next
8.
9.
Menu selector
then press the Menu selector.
Menu selector
MENU
9. To exit, press the MENU button.
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) icon will be displayed.
800x600
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Removing the Print Mark
001
All Off
To remove all Print Marks select All Off.
To remove individual file’s Print Mark, select the file
and set This File to 000.
100-0002
This File
000
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Using Quick Menu: Print Mark
✤
✤
Menu selector
✤
✤
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply
using the Menu selector.
Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menus
without using the MENU button.
MENU
It can be set on the selected file only.
1.
2.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Print Mark
selector
1. Press the Menu selector.
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3
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2. Move the Menu selector to left or right to select
Menu
Print Mark, then press the Menu selector.
Photo
M.Play Select
Delete
Protect
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
Print Mark
3.
4.
Menu selector
Menu selector
select the quantity, then press the Menu selector.
MENU
100-0002
Exit
4. To exit, press the MENU button.
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800x600
M.Play Select
Delete
Protect
[ Notes ]
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999
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Print Mark
number of copies from 0 to 999.
If the Print Mark is set to All Files, you can set the
number of copies to 1.
The All Files option may require extended operation
time depending on the number of stored images.
DPOF supporting printers are commercially
available.
MENU
Exit
100-0002
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800x600
USB
Use the USB cable provided with the Camcorder.
002
100-0002
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TM
TM
PictBridge
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Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridgeTM
PictBridgeTM
✤
✤
PictBridgeTM function works only in M.Player mode.
By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (sold
separately), you can send images from the Memory Card directly to the
printer with a few simple operations.
✤
✤
M.Player
PictBridge
✤
PictBridge
✤
With the PictBridge Support, you can control the printer directly through your
Camcorder in order to print out stored pictures. For direct printing of your
stored pictures using the PictBridge function, you must connect your
Camcorder to a PictBridge printer using a USB cable.
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PictBridge
PictBridge
USB
1.
M.Player Mode
√System
Clock Set
Connecting To a Printer
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PLAYER
Remote
√On
√On
√USB 2.0
√Computer
√English
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Beep Sound
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
stored into your camcorder.
2.
3.
MEMORY
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Turn your Camcorder on by setting the Power switch
to PLAYER.
MENU
System
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2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY.
3. Press the MENU button.
MENU
Exit
Move
Select
4.
5.
6.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
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The menu list will appear.
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
System, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
USB Connect, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Printer, then press the Menu selector.
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M.Player Mode
Back
USB Connect USB
Menu selector
Clock Set
Remote
Menu selector
Beep Sound
USB Version
USB Connect
Language
Printer
Menu selector
Computer
Printer
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Computer: Connect to a computer.
Printer: Connect to a printer. (To use the PictBridge
function, connect to a printer.)
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Computer
Printer
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MENU
Exit
Move
Select
PictBridge
USB
7. Connect your Camcorder to the printer using the provided
USB cable.
8. Turn your printer power on.
7.
8.
M.Player Mode
Back
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Print
Copies
Date/Time
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The PictBridge menu screen appears automatically
after a short period.
The cursor highlights Printer.
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1.
PictBridge
/
/
1. In the PictBridge settings menu, press the
/
100-0002
Previous
Next
(REV/FWD) buttons to select an image to print.
Setting the Number of Prints
2. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Copies, then press the
Menu selector.
3. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to set the number of prints, then
press the Menu selector.
2.
3.
Menu selector
Menu selector
Menu selector
Copies
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Setting the Date/Time Imprint Option
4.
5.
Menu selector
/
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
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M.Player Mode
Back
Print
Copies
Date/Time
Date/Time
Menu selector
select Date/Time, then press the Menu
selector.
Menu selector
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to
select the Date/Time display type, then press the
Menu selector.
Off
Date
Time
Date&Time
/
Menu selector
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Date&Time
Date
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Date&Time
100-0002
Previous
Next
Time
M.Player Mode
Back
Print
Printing Images
Menu selector
Menu selector
Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Print, then press the Menu selector, and selected
image files will be printed.
Copies
Date/Time
Print
100-0002
Previous
Next
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Check with your printer manufacturer.
Date/Time
/
The Date/Time Menu cannot be set up if the printer does not
support this option.
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PictBridge
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The PictBridgeTM is a registered trademark of CIPA(Camera &
Imaging Products Association), an image transfer standard
developed by Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson, and Sony.
PictBridge supporting printers are commercially available.
Use the USB cable provided with the Camcorder.
Use the AC power adapter for your Camcorder during PictBridge
Direct Printing.
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PictBridge
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Turning your Camcorder off during the printing might damage data
on the Memory Card.
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printing.
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Please refer to the user’s manual of the printer.
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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. The Battery pack should be
released after recording is completed.
✤
✤
1
2
3
4
✤
1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of
1.
2.
TAPE EJECT
the arrow.
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automatically.
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Please wait until the tape is completely ejected.
2. After removing the tape, close the door and store
the Camcorder in a dust free environment.
Dust and other foreign materials can cause
square-shaped noise or unstable images.
3.
4.
3. Set the Power switch to the OFF.
BATT. RELEASE
4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium
ion Battery pack.
Slide the BATT. RELEASE switch located on the
bottom of the Camcorder and slide the Battery pack
in the direction of the arrow.
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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.
1.
2.
PLAYER
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
TAPE
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
3. Insert the cleaning tape.
3.
4.
4. Press the
5. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
PLAY/STILL
STOP
/
(STOP) button after 10 seconds.
5. 10
[ Notes ]
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If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.
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Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.
Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically. Refer to the
cleaning cassette’s instructions for detailed information.
If the problem continues after the cleaning, consult your nearest
Samsung dealer or Authorized Service Centre.
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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
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supplied AC Power adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.
Use a commercially available AC jack adapter, if necessary,
depending on the design of the local wall outlet.
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Colour system
You can view your recording in the Viewfinder.
However, to view it on a television or copy it to a videocassette
recorder, the television or VCR must be PAL-compatible and have the
appropriate audio/video jacks.
Otherwise, you may need to use a transcoder.
PAL-compatible Countries/Regions
PAL
/
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya,
Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand,
Tunisia, etc.
NTSC
/
NTSC-compatible Countries/Regions
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.
[ Note ]
You can make recordings with your Camcorder and view pictures on
the LCD screen from anywhere in the world.
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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
slow
Informs that...
Action
the Battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one.
When the remaining time on the tape
Tape end !
Tape end ! slow
Prepare a new one.
is about 2 minutes.
Tape end !
No Tape !
Tape end !
No Tape !
no
Change to a new one.
Insert a tape.
the tape reached its end.
there is no tape in Camcorder.
slow
If you want to record, release
the protection.
Protection !
Protection ! slow
the tape is protected from recording.
1. Eject the tape.
1
2
3
4
slow the Camcorder has some mechanical
fault.
....D
L
C
....D
L
C
2. Set to OFF.
OFF
3. Detach the battery.
4. Reattach the battery.
*
R
R
* If unresolved contact your local
Samsung service centre.
moisture condensation has formed in
the Camcorder.
slow
see below.
Moisture Condensation
✤
If the Camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm
place, moisture may condense inside the Camcorder, on the
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may
stick to the drum head and be damaged or the unit may not
operate correctly.
✤
The Camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor to resist damage
under these circumstances.
✤
✤
If there is moisture inside the Camcorder,
(DEW) is displayed.
If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will
work. Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery.
Leave the Camcorder in a dry, warm room for at least two hours.
2
2
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Troubleshooting
Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
M.Cam/M.Player
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))
/
(
Display
Blinking
slow
Informs that...
Action
There is no Memory card in
the Camcorder.
No Memoery Card !
No Memory Card !
Insert a Memory card.
!)
There is not enough memory Change to a new Memory
Memory Full
Memory Full !
No image !
slow
slow
to record.
card. Erase recorded image.
!)
There are no images recorded
on the Memory card.
No image
!)
Record new images.
The Memory card is record
protected.
Release the write protect tab
on the Memory card.
Write protect !
!)
Write protect !
Protect !
slow
slow
When you try to delete to
protected image.
Cancel the protection of
image.
Protect !
!)
Format a Memory card or
insert Memory card recorded
on this Camcorder.
The Camcorder can not
playback.
Read error !
!)
Read error !
slow
Format a Memory card or
change to a new Memory card.
Write error !
!)
Write error !
slow The Camcorder can not record.
The Memory card needs to
Format a Memory card.
(see page 100)
Not Formatted !
!)
Not Formatted !
Now deleted...
slow
100
format.
Wait until delete has been
finished.
Now deleted
...)
slow When progressing file delete.
Eject and re-insert the
memory card.
Memory card
error !
If inserted Memory Card is not
slow
Memory card error !
!)
recognised by the Camcorder.
Try another Memory Card.
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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.
Check that the switch is set to CAMERA.
You have reached the end of the cassette.
Check the record protection tab on the cassette.
Start/Stop button
does not operate
while recording.
CAMERA
Start/Stop
/
You have left the Camcorder set to STBY for more
than 5 minutes without using it.
The Battery pack is fully exhausted.
The Camcorder shuts
off automatically.
5
The atmospheric temperature is too low.
The Battery pack has not been charged fully.
The Battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged. Use another Battery pack.
Charge runs out
quickly.
When you see a blue
screen during
playback.
The video heads may be dirty.
Clean the head with a cleaning tape.
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 recording in bright
surrounding.
A vertical strip
appears on the screen
when recording a dark
background.
BLC
The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.
The image in the
Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators
Viewfinder is blurred.
displayed on the Viewfinder come into sharp focus.
Auto focus does not
work.
Check the Manual Focus menu.
Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode.
PLAYER
Play, FF or REW
Check the Power switch. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.
You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.
button does not work.
This is normal operation and it is not a failure or
defect.
The tape may be damaged. Replace the tape.
Cleaning the video heads (see page 112).
When you see a
mosaic pattern during
playback search.
112
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Specifications
Model Name: VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
VP-D451(i)/D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
System
Video signal
PAL
2
PAL
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Video recording system
Audio recording system
Usable cassette
Tape speed
Tape recording time
FF/REW time
Image device
Lens
Filter diameter
PCM
6.35mm
18.83mm/s
DV
12.57mm/s
Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette
SP: approx. 18.83mm/s LP: approx. 12.57mm/s
SP: 60 minutes (when using DVM 60), LP: 90 minutes (when using DVM 60)
Approx. 150 sec. (using DVM60 tape)
CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (800k pixels)
F1.8 10x(Optical), 900x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens
Ø25
60
DVM60
90
DVM60
150
CCD
DVM60
800k
F1.8 10x
Ø25
,900x
LCD screen/Viewfinder
Size/dot number
LCD screen Method
Viewfinder
2.5
123k
2.5inches 123k
TFT LCD
Colour LCD
TFT
Connectors
Video output
S-Video output
Audio output
DV input/output
1Vp-p 75
1Vp-p, 75
-7.5dBs 600
Y
C
0.286Vp-p 75
4
1Vp-p (75Ω terminated)
Y: 1Vp-p, 75Ω, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75Ω
-7.5dBs (600Ω terminated)
/
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i
VP-D451/D453/D454/D455
B
VP-D451i/D453i/D454i/D455i: 4pin special in/out connector,
VP-D451/D453/D454/D455: out only.
Mini-B type connector (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Ø3.5 stereo
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)
USB output
External mic
Ø 3.5
General
Power source
DC8.4V
4.3W
7.4V
DC 8.4V, Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7.4V
Lithium Ion Battery Pack, Power supply (100V ~ 240V) 50/60Hz
4.3W(LCD), 4.0W(Viewfinder)
100V
~240V 50/60Hz
Power source type
Power consumption
(Recording)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
External dimension
4.0W
F
140˚F
(74.5mm)
0
˚C
~40
˚C
32
-4
˚
F
˚
~
F
104
~
˚
-20˚
C~60
˚
C
0˚ ~ 40˚C (32˚F ~ 104˚F)
-20˚C ~ 60˚C (-4˚F ~ 140˚F)
Height 74.5 mm(2.93 inches), Length 102 mm(4.02 inches),
Width 54mm(2.13 inches)
360g(0.793lb) (Except for Lithium Ion Battery Pack and tape)
Omni-directional stereo microphone
2.93
2.13
360g(0.793lb)
16.4
4.02
102mm
54mm
Weight
Internal MIC
15
49
5
Remote control
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Indoors: greater than 15m(49ft) (straight line),
Outdoors: about 5m(16.4ft) (straight line)
-
- These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.
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Index
- A -
- M -
- A -
- O -
Accessories
AF/MF
Audio Dubbing
Audio Mode
.................................12
...................57
OSD
................................24, 25
Accessories...........................................12
AF/MF ................................................. 57
Audio dubbing ..................................... 76
Audio Mode.......................................... 54
MPEG Recording
/
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) .... 101
- P -
..................... 76
.................. 54
- O -
Photo Copy
.........................105
Photo Quality
OSD .............................................. 24, 25
- B -
- B -
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))........90
- P -
Battery Pack
BLC
................................21
.......................................48
Photo Search
Program AE
Protection
....................... 67
.............62, 63
Battery Pack ........................................ 21
BLC ..................................................... 48
Photo Copy ....................................... 105
Photo Quality
- C -
- C -
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)).......96
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)....... 90
Photo Search ....................................... 67
Program AE .................................. 62, 63
Protection
Cassette
Cleaning
Clock Set
Connecting
.......................................36
.....................................112
..............................27
Cassette .............................................. 36
Cleaning ............................................ 112
Clock Set.............................................. 27
Connecting .......................................... 70
- R -
Rec Mode
Rec Search
Remote
.............................53
....................41
...................................70
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ...... 96
- D -
- R -
- D -
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)).......28
Date/Time
DC Cable
Deleting
Demonstration
DIS
Digital Effect
DV
/
............................33
..............................20
................................98
.............................31
....................................60
.........................64
Remote control
Date/Time ........................................... 33
DC Cable ............................................ 20
Deleting ............................................... 98
Demonstration...................................... 31
Digital Effect ........................................ 64
DIS ....................................................... 60
DV .................................................. 78, 79
Rec Mode ............................................ 53
Rec Search ......................................... 41
Remote
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ...... 28
Remote control
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ...... 17
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))........17
- S -
Shutter Speed
Sound
.......................56
..........................................69
....................................69
...................................78, 79
Speaker
Still images
- S -
- E -
- E -
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)).......94
Shutter Speed ..................................... 56
Sound .................................................. 69
Speaker ............................................... 69
Still images
EASY.Q Mode
Exposure
.......................40
..............................56
EASY.Q Mode ..................................... 40
Exposure ............................................. 56
- T -
Tele MACRO
TV Display TV
.........................45
...............................34
- F -
- F -
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ...... 94
Fade
Formatting
Frame advance
Function buttons
Hand Strap
......................................47
..............................100
........................73
Fade .................................................... 47
Formatting ......................................... 100
Frame advance ................................... 73
Function buttons ................................. 14
- U -
- T -
USB (
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)) ...
Tele Macro............................................ 45
TV Display............................................ 34
...................14
...........................................................80~85
- H -
- V -
- H -
- U -
...................................18
Viewfinder
................................35
Hand Strap .......................................... 18
USB
- I -
- W -
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) .80~85
- I -
IEEE1394 .................................................78
White Balance
Wind Cut
..........................58
...............................55
- V -
IEEE1394 ............................................ 78
- L -
Viewfinder..............................................35
- L -
- Z -
LCD
...................................32
- W -
LCD ..................................................... 32
Zero Memory
- M -
White Balance...................................... 58
Wind Cut .............................................. 55
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))........42
............................................44
- M -
Memory card
Zoom
Memory Card
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)).......87
- Z -
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only) ...... 87
Memory Stick
Memory Stick
Zero Memory
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)....... 42
Zoom ................................................... 44
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i))........86
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)....... 86
MPEG Recording
MPEG
(
VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i)).....101
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*
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Australia
Germany
Sweden
Poland
Spain
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