Samsung VP D190MSI User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

VP-D190MS/D190MSi

Auto Focus

CCD Charge Coupled Device

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Owner’s Instruction Book

Before operating the unit, please read this

instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

ELECTRONICS

This product meets the intent of

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

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Contents

Hints for Stable Image Recording

Recording with the LCD monitor

Recording with the Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD

Using the VIEWFINDER

Adjusting the Focus

Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD

Adjusting the LCD during PLAY

Controlling Sound from the Speaker

Advanced Recording............................................................................................................................................ 33

Use of various Functions

Setting menu items

Set the camcorder to CAM or VCR mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode

Availability of functions in each mode

RESET

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

PROGRAM AE

Setting the PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)

Zoom ing In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM

Zooming In and Out

Digital Zoom

EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)

DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT

Selecting an effect

CUSTOM.Q

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

WIND CUT

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

Using Quick Menu

Setting the Quick menu

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

EASY Mode (for Beginners)

CUSTOM Mode

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

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Auto Focusing

Manual Focusing

BLC (Back Light Compensation)

Fade In and Out

To Start Recording

To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT)

Audio dubbing

Dubbing sound

Dubbed Audio Playback

PHOTO Image Recording

Searching for a PHOTO picture

Various Recording Techniques

Tape Playback

Playback on the LCD

Playback on a TV monitor

Connecting to a TV which has Audio Video input jacks

Connecting to a VCR

Playback

Various Functions while in VCR mode

Playback pause

Picture search (Forward/Reverse)

Slow playback (Forward/Reverse)

Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse )

ZERO MEMORY

IEEE 1394 Data Transfer .................................................................................................................................... 71

Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections

Connecting to a DV device

Connecting to a PC

System requirements

Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D190MSi)

USB interface .................................................................................................................................................... 73

Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

System Requirements

Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program

Connecting to a PC

Digital Still Camera mode .................................................................................................................................. 77

Memory Stick

Memory Stick Functions

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Contents

Inserting and ejecting the Memory Stick

Inserting the Memory Stick

Removing the Memory Stick

Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick

Image Format

Selecting the image quality

Select the image quality

Number of images on the Memory Stick

Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC mode

Recording images to a Memory Stick

Recording an image from a cassette as a still image

Viewing Still images

To view a Single image

To view a slide show

To view the Multi Screen

Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick

Marking images for printing

Protection from accidental erasure

Deleting Still images

Formatting a Memory Stick

Attention

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 90

After finishing a recording

After completing a recording session

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder

Cleaning the VIEWFINDER

Cleaning the Video Heads

Using Your Camcorder Abroad

Power sources

Colour system

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 93

Troubleshooting

Self Diagnosis Display

Moisture Condensation

Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC, M.PLAY mode

Specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 96

INDEX .................................................................................................................................................................. 97

Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 98

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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.

1. LCD screen closed.

2. Standard recording using the LCD screen.

3. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the top.

4. Recording when looking at the LCD screen from the front.

5. Recording with the LCD screen closed.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding moisture condensation

1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.

for example:

When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter.)

When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)

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 removed.

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

Notes regarding CAMCORDER

1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F).

For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.

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.

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

Notes regarding COPYRIGHT

Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.

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Notes and Safety Instructions

Notes regarding the battery pack

Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.

To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not

operating it.

If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without

being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will

automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.

Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.

Dropping the battery pack may damage it.

A brand new battery pack is not charged.

Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.

It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making a long

recording, because the LCD uses up more battery power.

* 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 Video Head Cleaning

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.

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).

Notes regarding electronic viewfinder

1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.

Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under

sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.

2. Do not pick up the camcorder from the viewfinder.

3. Over-rotating of the viewfinder may damage it.

Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD

1. The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision tech-

nology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour)

that appear on the LCD display.

These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.

2. When you use the LCD display 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 monitor.

Notes regarding the hand strap

To ensure a steady picture during 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 1 month under normal operation from the time of installation.

3. When the lithium battery becomes weak or is dead, the date/time indicator will flash for about five seconds

when you set the power switch to CAM mode.

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.

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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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Features

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Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394

By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK^TM: 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.

(VP-D190MS is not able to record and receive digital data from another DV Device.)

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USB interface for digital image data transfer

You can transfer still images and short video clips to a PC using the USB interface without an add-on card.

PHOTO

The PHOTO function lets you capture an object as a still along with sound, while in Camera mode.

480x Digital zoom

Allows you to magnify an image up to 480 times its original size.

Colour TFT LCD

A high-resolution colour TFT LCD (with 200,000 pixels) gives you clean, sharp images as well as the ability to

review your recordings immediately.

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Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

The EIS compensates for any handshake, reducing unstable images particularly at high magnification.

Various digital effects

The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allow you to give your films a special look by adding various special effects.

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.

Digital Still Camera function

■ Using Memory Stick, you can easily record and play back standard still images.

■ You can transfer standard still images on the Memory Stick to your PC using the USB interface.

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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

4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable

7. S-VIDEO cable

2. AC Power Adapter

5. Instruction Book

8. Remote Control

11. Software CD

3. AC cord

Basic Accessories

1. Lithium Ion Battery pack

2. AC Power Adapter

3. AC Cord

4. AUDIO/VIDEO cable

5. Instruction Book

6. Lithium battery for Remote Control

(TYPE: CR2025, 1 EA)

7. S-VIDEO cable

8. Remote Control

9. USB cable

10. Scart adapter

11. Software CD

6. Lithium battery (1EA)

9. USB cable

12. Memory Stick

10. Scart adapter

12. Memory Stick

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Front & Left View

1. Lens

5. TFT LCD monitor

3. Remote Sensor

8. USB Jack

4. Hook for hand strap

9. DV out (VP-D190MS)

DV in/out (VP-D190MSi)

7. External MIC in

6. Battery Pack

12. DC Jack

2. Lens Cover

11. Earphone Jack

13. S-Video Jack

10. Audio/Video

1. Lens

8. USB Jack (see page 73)

2. Lens Cover

3. Remote Sensor

9. DV out (VP-D190MS only, see pages 71, 72)

DV in/out (VP-D190MSi)

4. Hook for hand strap (see page 20)

5. TFT LCD monitor

10. Audio/Video (see page 67)

11. Earphone Jack

6. Battery Pack (see page 22)

7. External MIC in (see page 62)

12. DC Jack (see page 21)

13. S-Video Jack

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Right & Top View

2. Video Light Holder

3. Dual Zoom

8. Internal MIC

6. Photo button

4. Custom.Q button

1. SPEAKER

7. Zoom lever

5. Easy.Q button

9. START/STOP button

1. SPEAKER

2. Video Light Holder

7. Zoom lever (See page 43)

8. Internal MIC

3. Dual Zoom (See page 43)

4. Custom.Q button (See page 58)

5. Easy.Q button (See page 57)

6. Photo button (See page 64)

9. START/STOP button

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Rear & Bottom View

13. RESET

11. Viewfinder

12. Power switch

6. FADE button

1. LCD open

2. MENU button

3. MENU DIAL

4. Battery Release

button

9. Function Buttons

7. DISPLAY button

5. Charging indicator

8. TAPE Eject switch

10. Memory Stick Slot

1. LCD open

7. DISPLAY button

8. TAPE Eject switch

9. Function Buttons

10.Memory Stick Slot

2. MENU button (See page 33)

3. MENU DIAL (MENU SELECT/VOLUME/M.FOCUS)

(See page 33)

4. Battery Release button (See page 90)

5. Charging indicator (See page 22)

6. FADE button (See page 61)

11.Viewfinder (see page 30)

12.Power switch (see page 26)

13. RESET (see page 34)

Function Buttons

VCR

(REW)

(PLAY/STILL) MF/AF (See page 59)

CAM

M.PLAY

EDIT –

REV

S.SHOW

(FWD)

(STOP)

EDIT +

FWD

BLC (See page 60)

DELETE(See page 88)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Remote control

16. DISPLAY

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

3. SELF TIMER

4. ZERO MEMORY

START/

STOP

WIDE

PHOTO

ZERO

DISPLAY

A.DUB

15. Zoom WIDE

14. Zoom TELE

SELF

TIMER MEMORY

TELE

13. A.DUB

(FF)

STILL

(REW)

(PLAY)

12. (STILL)

SLOW

F.ADV

11. (STOP)

8. X2

9. (SLOW)

10. Frame Advance

1. PHOTO

2. START/STOP

10. Frame Advance (see page 69)

11. (STOP)

3. SELF TIMER (see page 19)

4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 70)

12. (STILL)

13.A.DUB (see page 62)

14. Zoom TELE

15. Zoom WIDE

16. DISPLAY (see page 17, 18)

(FF)

(REW)

(PLAY)

8. X2 (see page 69)

9. (SLOW)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and VCR modes)

1. Battery level (see page 24)

2. Custom or Easy mode (see pages 57, 58)

3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 46)

4. Program AE (see page 40)

OSD in CAM mode

21 20

5. White Balance mode (see page 42)

6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 60)

7. Manual focus (see page 59)

8. Shutter speed and EXPOSURE (see page 56)

9. Zoom position (see page 43)

10. DATE/TIME (see page 52)

REC

CUSTOM

MIRROR

min

TAPE

BLC

6 bit

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

JUN

11. USB

12. REMOCON

ZOOM

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

13. WIND CUT (see page 51)

14. Audio recording mode (see page 50)

15. Remaining Tape (measured in minutes)

16. Tape counter

OSD in VCR mode

17. Zero memory indicator (see page 70)

18. Operating mode

19. Record speed mode

20 19

SOUND

[

]

min

20. PHOTO mode

bit

21. Self recording and waiting timer (see page 19)

22. EIS (see page 45)

23. Volume control (see page 32)

24. Audio playback channel

VOL.

[

]

25. DV IN (VP-D190MSi only) (DV data transfer mode) (see page 72)

26. DEW (See page 7)

27. Message Line

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes)

28. Folder number-file number (see page 79)

29. Image counter

OSD in M.REC mode

- Current still image/Total number of recordable still images.

30. CARD (memory) indicator

32 3130

S.Q

31. Image recording and loading indicator

32. Quality

[

]

CUSTOM

MIRROR

MEMORY STICK

BLC

33. ERASE PROTECTION indicator (see page 87)

34. Print Mark(see page 86)

35. SLIDE SHOW

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

Turning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display)

✤

When you set the power switch to CAM or VCR, the OSD is automatically turned on.

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Turning OSD on/off

Press the DISPLAY button on the rear side panel.

OSD in M.PLAY mode

- Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off.

- When you turn the OSD off,

In CAM mode: The STBY, EASY.Q, CUSTOM.Q and REC modes are always

displayed on the OSD. Button inputs are displayed for 3 seconds then turned off.

In VCR mode: When you press any function button, the function is displayed on

the OSD for 3 seconds before it turns off.

[

SLIDE

]

MEMORY STICK

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Turning the DATE/TIME on/off

- The DATE/TIME is not affected when the OSD function is switched ON or OFF.

- To turn the DATE/TIME on or off, access the menu and change the DATE/TIME mode.

(see page 52 )

- You may also use the Dial Navigator to turn the DATE/TIME ON or OFF.

(only in CAM / M.REC mode)

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

How to use the Remote Control

Battery Installation for the Remote Control

✤ You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when :

- You purchase the camcorder.

- The remote control doesn’t work.

✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings.

✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.

Self Record using the Remote Control

START/

STOP

COUTER

RESET

DISPLAY

STILL

WIDE

SELF

ZERO

RETURN

TIMER

When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, the recording begins

automatically in 10 seconds.

TELE

STILL

SLOW

F.ADV

Self

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

Timer

2. Press the SELF TIMER button until the appropriate indicator is displayed in the viewfinder.

3. Press the START/STOP button to start the timer.

- After a 10 second wait, recording starts.

- Press START/STOP again when you wish to stop recording

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Preparation

Adjusting the Hand Strap

It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording.

The hand strap enables you to :

- Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.

- Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand.

Hand strap

a. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release the Hand Strap.

b. Adjust its length and stick it back onto the Hand Strap cover.

c. Close the Hand Strap cover again.

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Preparation

Connecting a Power Source

There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder.

- The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording.

- The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording.

To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable

1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord.

2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket.

Power

Switch

Note

■ The plug and wall socket type may differ according to

your resident country.

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 CAM, VCR,

M.REC, M.PLAY mode.

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Preparation

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

✤

The amount of continuous recording time available depends on :

The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using.

How often the Zoom function is used.

It is recommended that you have several batteries available.

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 Camera power switch to off, and the charging

indicator will start to flash showing that the battery is

charging.

Blinking time

Charging rate

Less than 50%

Once per second

Twice per second

50% ~ 75%

Three times per second

75% ~ 90%

90 ~ 100%

Blinking stops and stays on

On for a second and

off for a second

Error - Reset the battery and the

DC cable

5. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the battery and the AC Power adapter from the camcorder.

Even with the power switched off, the battery will still discharge if it is left connected to the camcorder.

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Notes

■

The battery pack may be charged a little 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.

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Preparation

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type.

✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the CVF switches on automatically.

✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.

Actual recording time depends on usage.

Time

Continuous recording time

Charging

time

LCD ON

CVF ON

Battery

Approx.

1hr

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

1hr 30min

SB-L70

Approx.

1hr 40min

Approx.

1hr 30min

Approx.

2hr

SB-L110

Approx.

3hr 20min

Approx.

3hr 10min

Approx.

4hr 10min

SB-L220

Notes

■ The battery pack should be recharged in an environment of between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C).

■ The battery pack should never be charged in a room temperature that is 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, even when it is fully recharged.

■ Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example).

■ Do not disassemble, process, pressure, or heat the Battery Pack.

■ Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited.

It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating.

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Preparation

Battery level display

•

The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining

in the battery pack.

a. Fully charged

b. 20~40% used

c. 40~80% used

d. 80~95% used

e. Completely used (flickers)

(The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible)

✤ Please refer to the table on page 23 for approximate continuous recording times.

✤ The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions.

The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous

recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged

battery pack at 77°F(25°C). As the environmental temperature and conditions may

differ when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time may not be

the same as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructions.

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Preparation

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

✤ There are three types of Mini DV CASSETTE tapes: DVM80, DVM60 and DVM30.

✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force.

This may cause a malfunction.

✤ Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV CASSETTES.

1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open

the cassette door.

REV

The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically.

S.SHOW

FWD

2. When you see the writing-proof tab, insert a tape into the holder with its

window panel outside.

3. Press the area labelled PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until

it clicks into place.

DELETE

The cassette is loaded automatically.

4. Close the cassette door.

Close the door completely until you can hear a “click”.

push

Note

■ 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 :

Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered.

b. Removing the tape protection :

a. SAVE

b. REC

If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the write-protect tab

back so that it covers the hole.

How to keep a tape

•

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 knocking your tapes.

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Basic Recording

Making your First Recording

1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 21)

(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)

■

Insert a cassette. (see page 25)

2. Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap.

3. Set the power switch to the CAM position.

■

Open the LCD monitor and make sure that STBY is

displayed.

If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and

PROTECTION! will be displayed.

Make sure the image you want to record appears in the

LCD monitor or viewfinder.

Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough

remaining power for your expected recording time.

4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.

■

REC is displayed in the LCD.

To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.

STBY is displayed in the LCD.

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Basic Recording

When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used,

it will switch off automatically.

To use it again, push the START/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAM.

This Auto Power off feature is designed to save battery power.

Edit Search

✤

When the camcorder is in STBY mode, you can use record search to play the

tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or

resume recording.

S.SHOW

FWD

EDIT -- enables you to play the recording backwards and EDIT + enables you

to play it forwards, for as long as you keep each button pressed down.

DELETE

✤

If you press the EDIT -- button in STBY mode, your camcorder will play

in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically.

REV

Note

S.SHOW

■

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in edit search

mode.

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Basic Recording

Hints for Stable Image Recording

While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly.

Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (refer to the figure)

Recording with the LCD monitor

1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap.

2. Place your right elbow against your side.

3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD to support and adjust it.

Do not 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.

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.

Do not forget to breathe gently.

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.

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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Basic Recording

Adjusting the LCD

✤Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you

to view what you are recording or playing back directly.

✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example),

you can adjust ;

■

BRIGHT SELECT

BRIGHT ADJUST

COLOUR ADJUST

1. Set the POWER switch to CAM position.

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In the VCR mode, you may only setup the LCD while

the tape is playing.

CAM

Mode

2. Open the LCD screen, and the LCD switches on.

3. Press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

CAM MODE

VIEWER SET

4. Turn the MENU DIAL so that VIEWER is highlighted and then

push the MENU DIAL.

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

MEMORY

VIEWER

LCD ADJUST

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

5. Turn the MENU DIAL so that LCD ADJUST is highlighted.

6. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

CAM MODE

VIEWER SET

7. Turn the MENU DIAL so that it highlights the menu item you want to

adjust (BRIGHT SELECT, BRIGHT ADJUST, COLOUR ADJUST).

LCD ADJUST

BRIGHT SELECT . . . . NORMAL

BRIGHT ADJUST . . . . . . [ 1 8 ]

COLOUR ADJUST . . . . . [ 0 4 ]

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8. Push the MENU DIAL again.

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You may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU DIAL

to save the setting.

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Use the MENU DIAL to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOUR ADJUST.

You can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 ~ 07.

9. Press the MENU button to finish the setting.

Using the VIEWFINDER

✤ The VIEWFINDER will not work when the LCD is open.

✤ In order to bring it into focus, pull the viewfinder forward until you here a click.

Adjusting the Focus

Use the focus adjustment knob of the VIEWFINDER to focus the picture. (refer to figure )

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Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD

✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor.

✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place.

1. Hold down the Power switch tab and turn

it to the VCR position.

2. Insert the tape you wish to view. (see page 25)

3. Open the LCD screen.

Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or colour if necessary.

4. Press the

(REW) button to rewind the tape to the starting point.

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To stop rewinding, press the

(STOP) button.

The camcorder stops automatically after rewinding is complete.

5. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.

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REW

You can view the picture you recorded on the LCD.

To stop the PLAY operation, press the

(STOP) button.

Notes

■

You can also view the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder

to a TV or VCR. (see page 66)

Various functions are available in playback mode. (see page 68)

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Adjusting the LCD during PLAY

✤ You can adjust the LCD during playback.

✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode. (see page 29)

Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen

Controlling Sound from the Speaker

The Speaker works in VCR mode only.

■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear the recorded sound from

REV

the built-in Speaker.

Follow the instructions below to decrease or mute speaker volume in the VCR mode.

Take the following steps to lower the volume or mute the sound while playing a tape

on the VCR.

S.SHOW

FWD

DELETE

1. Set the power switch to VCR mode.

2. Press (PLAY/STILL) to play the tape.

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3. When you hear sounds once the tape is in play, use the MENU DIAL to adjust the volume.

■ A volume level display will appear on the LCD.

Levels may be adjusted from anywhere between 00 to 19 and you will not hear

any sound when the volume is set on 00.

■ If you close the LCD while playing, you will not hear sound from the speaker.

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Use of various Functions

Setting menu items

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SUB MENU

MODE switch

C/V/MR/MP

INITIAL

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

C/V/MR/MP

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

CAMERA

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

C/MR

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM. Q

REC MODE

C/V

A/V

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

C/V

QUALITY

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

DELETE

V/MR

MEMORY

VIEWER

FORMAT

LCD ADJUST

DATE/TIME

TV DISPLAY

C/V/MR/MP

✤ C : CAM MODE

✤ MR : M.REC MODE

✤ V : VCR MODE

✤ MP : M.PLAY MODE

Set the camcorder to CAM or VCR mode and M.REC or M.PLAY mode

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1. Press the MENU button.

The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting.

2. Using the MENU DIAL and push the MENU DIAL on the rear side panel, select and activate the item.

3. You can exit the menu mode by pressing the MENU button.

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Availability of functions in each mode

Digital

special

effects

Requested

Mode

Digital functions

D.ZOOM

Operating

Mode

EIS

PHOTO

EIS

D.ZOOM

PHOTO

Digital Special Effects

O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.

✕ :You can not change the requested mode.

Notes

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When a menu item on the LCD is marked with an X, that item cannot be activated.

When you select an item that cannot be changed, an error message will be displayed.

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RESET

✤ If you push the RESET button, the LCD MENU settings are changed

to the default settings.

✤ Push the RESET button by using an object with sharp point such as a

small screwdriver.

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CLOCK SET

✤ CLOCK setup works in CAM, VCR, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.

✤ The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape.

Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME.

1. Press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

INITIAL CLOCK SET

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The menu list will appear.

CAMERA

A/V

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU DIAL.

3. Use the MENU DIAL to select CLOCK SET from the submenu.

4. Push the MENU DIAL to enter SETTING mode.

MEMORY SHUT SOUND

VIEWER DEMO

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A blinking item indicates the item to be changed. The year will blink first.

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

5. Using the MENU DIAL, change the year setting.

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

6. Push the MENU DIAL.

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The month will blink.

7. Using the MENU DIAL, change the month setting.

8. Push the MENU DIAL.

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The day will blink.

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

9. You can set the day, hour and minute following the same procedure for setting

the year and month.

CLOCK SET

10.Push the MENU DIAL after setting the minutes.

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The word COMPLETE! will appear, and a few seconds later, the menu screen will

automatically return to the sub menu.

11.To exit, press the MENU button.

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REMOCON

✤ THE REMOCON function works in CAM, VCR, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.

✤ The REMOCON option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder.

1. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

CAM MODE

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INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

MEMORY SHUT SOUND

VIEWER DEMO

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU DIAL.

3. Use the MENU DIAL to select REMOCON from the submenu.

4. Push the MENU DIAL to enable or disable the remote control.

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU DIAL.

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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If you set the remote to OFF in the menu and try to use it,

the remote icon will blink on the LCD for 3 seconds, then disappear.

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BEEP SOUND

✤ THE BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, VCR, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.

✤ Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to

hear a beep sound whenever you change a setup value.

1. Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

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BEEP SOUND

MEMORY SHUT SOUND

VIEWER DEMO

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU DIAL.

3. Use the MENU DIAL to select BEEP SOUND from the submenu.

4. Push the MENU DIAL to enable or disable the BEEP SOUND.

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

The setting switches between ON/OFF each time you push the MENU DIAL.

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When you press the START / STOP button to start a recording, the BEEP SOUND is

automatically OFF.

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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SHUTTER SOUND

✤ You can hear the SHUTTER SOUND only when using the PHOTO function.

✤ Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature.

1. Set the camcorder to M.REC mode.

M.REC MODE

2. Press the MENU button.

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY SHUT SOUND

VIEWER DEMO

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

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The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Use the MENU DIAL to select SHUTTER SOUND from the submenu.

5. Push the MENU DIAL to switch between ON and OFF.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

M.REC MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

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DEMONSTRATION

✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with

your camcorder so that you may use them more easily.

✤ The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAM mode without a tape

inserted in the camcorder.

✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION mode switched

OFF.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

INITIAL CLOCK SET

CAMERA

A/V

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

MEMORY SHUT SOUND

VIEWER DEMO

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The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight INITIAL.

4. Select DEMONSTRATION from the submenu and push the MENU DIAL.

5. To activate the DEMONSTRATION, set DEMONSTRATION ON.

CAM MODE

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

REMOCON

BEEP SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

DEMONSTRATION

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Press the menu button to quit the menu.

The demonstration will begin.

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6. To end the DEMONSTRATION, set the DEMONSTRATION to OFF.

Notes

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The DEMONSTRATION function only works without a TAPE installed.

The DEMONSTRATION mode is automatically activated when the camcorder is left idle

for more than 10 minutes after switching to the CAM mode (when the tape is not inserted

in the camcorder).

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If you press other buttons (FADE, BLC, PHOTO, EASY, CUSTOM) during the

DEMONSTRATION mode, the DEMONSTRATION stops temporarily and resumes

10 minutes later if you do not operate any other functions.

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PROGRAM AE

✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only.

✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to

suit different recording conditions.

✤ The modes you creative control over the depth of field.

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AUTO mode

Auto balance between the subject and the background.

To be used in normal conditions.

The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 per second, depending on the scene.

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SPORTS mode (

)

For recording people or objects moving quickly.

PORTRAIT mode (

)

For focusing on the background of the subject, when the background is out of focus.

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 mode (

)

For recording correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.

SAND/SNOW mode (

)

For recording when people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light

from sand or snow.

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HSS (High Shutter Speed) mode (

)

For recording fast-moving subjects such as players in golf or tennis games.

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Setting the PROGRAM AE

1. Press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

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The menu list will appear.

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D.ZOOM

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU DIAL.

3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu.

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4. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

CAM MODE

5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the PROGRAM AE mode.

CAMERA SET

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Push the MENU DIAL to confirm the PROGRAM AE mode.

PROGRAM AE

WHT.BALANCE

D.ZOOM

AUTO

SPORTS

PORTRAIT

SPOTLIGHT

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

SAND / SNOW

HSS

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WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE)

✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAM or M.REC mode only.

✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any recording

condition.

✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality colour of the image.

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AUTO ( ) : This mode is generally used

to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.

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HOLD ( ) :This fixes the current WHITE BALANCE value.

INDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.

OUTDOOR ( ) : This controls the WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D.ZOOM

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select WHT.BALANCE from the submenu.

CAM MODE

CAMERA SET

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

5. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

6. Using the MENU DIAL, select the WHITE BALANCE mode.

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Push the MENU DIAL to confirm the WHITE BALANCE mode.

CAM MODE

CAMERA SET

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

WHT. BALANCE

AUTO

HOLD

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

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Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM

✤

Zoom works in CAM/M.REC mode only.

Zooming In and Out

✤ The VP-D190MS/D190MSi model offers a DUAL Zoom system for added convenience.

✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.

For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often.

✤ You can zoom using variable zoom speeds.

✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom feature

can lead to unprofessional looking results and a reduction of battery usage time.

✤ The dual zoom lever has the same function of the normal zoom lever but

takes more time for zooming in and out.

It is useful to use the dual zoom lever when you need a detailed

zooming in and out.

1. Move the zoom lever slightly for

a gradual zoom, move it further for

a high-speed zoom.

Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.

2. T(Telephoto) side: Subject appears closer.

3. W(Wide angle) side: Subject appears farther

away.

TELE

WIDE

Note

■ You can record a subject that is a minimum of 1 m (about 2.65 feet) away from the lens surface in the TELE position,

or about 10 mm (about 0.5 inch) away in the WIDE position.

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Digital Zoom

✤ Zooms more than 12x are performed digitally.

✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how

much you zoom in on the subject.

✤ We recommend that you use the EIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability. (see page 45)

1. Set the camcorder to CAM or M.REC mode.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D.ZOOM

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to CAMERA and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select D.ZOOM from the submenu.

CAM MODE

CAMERA SET

5. Push the MENU DIAL to setup the 480x digital zoom function or to turn the feature OFF.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

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EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)

✤ The EIS function works in CAM/M.REC mode only.

✤ EIS(Electronic Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while

holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).

✤ It provides more stable pictures when:

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Recording a small object close-up

Recording and walking at the same time

Recording through the window of a vehicle

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

2. Press the MENU button.

PROGRAM AE

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

WHT. BALANCE

D.ZOOM

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The menu list will appear.

480x

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

3. Turn the MENU DIAL highlight to CAMERA and push the MENU DIAL.

The sub menu list will appear.

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4. Turn the MENU DIAL to activate the EIS function, push the MENU DIAL.

CAM MODE

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The EIS menu is changed to ON.

CAMERA SET

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If you do not want to use the EIS function, set the EIS menu to OFF.

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

480x

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

Note

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It is recommended that you deactivate the shake compensation function when

using a tripod.

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DSE (Digital Special Effects) SELECT

✤ The DSE function works in CAM and M.REC mode only.

✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects.

✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.

✤ There are 9 DSE modes.

ART mode

This mode gives the images a coarse effect.

b. MOSAIC mode

This mode gives the images a mosaic effect.

c. SEPIA mode

This mode gives the images a reddish-brown pigment.

d. NEGA mode

This mode reverses the colours of the images creating a negative image.

e. MIRROR mode

This mode cuts the picture in half, using a mirror effect.

f. BLK & WHT mode

This mode changes the images to black and white.

g. EMBOSS mode

This mode creates a 3D effect (embossing).

h. CINEMA mode

This mode covers the upper/lower portions of the screen to give a cinematic effect.

i. MAKE - UP mode

This mode allows the images to be selected in red, green, blue or yellow colours.

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Selecting an effect

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

PROGRAM AE

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

WHT. BALANCE

D.ZOOM

EIS

480x

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The menu list will appear.

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu.

CAM MODE

5. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

CAMERA SET

PROGRAM AE

WHT BALANCE

D ZOOM

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

6. Using MENU DIAL, select the DSE mode.

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Push the MENU DIAL to confirm the DSE mode.

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

CAMERA SET

DSE SELECT

OFF

ART

MOSAIC

SEPIA

NEGA

MIRROR

BLK&WHT

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CUSTOM.Q

✤ You can customize settings and save them for future use.

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The CUSTOM.Q function operates in the CAM and M.REC mode.

✤ If you want to use the CUSTOM.Q function (see page 58) correctly, set the status of each item as

desired before using the CUSTOM.Q function.

✤ You can set and store the following items:

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PROGRAM AE, WHT.BALANCE, D.ZOOM, EIS, DSE SELECT

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D.ZOOM

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

480x

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The MENU list will appear.

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

3. Turn the MENU DIAL, select CAMERA position and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select CUSTOM.Q using MENU DIAL in the submenu and push the MENU DIAL.

CAM MODE

CAMERA SET

5. Using and pushing the MENU DIAL and push the MENU DIAL, set the status of

each item as desired.

PROGRAM AE

WHT BALANCE

D ZOOM

480x

EIS

DSE SELECT

CUSTOM

6. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

Note

■ If you want to activate the CUSTOM.Q function, press the CUSTOM.Q button while

CAM MODE

in CAM mode.

CAMERA SET

CUSTOM

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

D. ZOOM

480x

EIS

DSE SELECT

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● REC MODE

✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAM and VCR modes.

✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.

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SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

1. Set the camcorder to CAM or VCR mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAMERA

A/V

REC MODE

MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH

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The menu list will appear.

VIEWER

COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select REC MODE from the submenu and push the MENU DIAL.

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The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each push.

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

A / V SET

REC MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

Notes

SOUND1

OFF

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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.

Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.

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● AUDIO MODE

✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and VCR modes.

✤ This camcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes (12 bit, 16 bit).

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12bit :You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks.

The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.

Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOUND2) track.

16bit :You can record one high quality stereo sound using the 16bit recording mode.

Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode.

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CAM MODE

INITIAL

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH

REC MODE

2. Press the MENU button.

VIEWER

COPY

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The menu list will appear.

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select the AUDIO MODE from the menu and push the MENU DIAL.

CAM MODE

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The AUDIO MODE toggles between 12bit-16bit with each push.

A / V SET

REC MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

SOUND1

OFF

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● WIND CUT

✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAM and VCR modes.

✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording.

When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

REC MODE

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The menu list will appear.

MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH

VIEWER

COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select WIND CUT from submenu.

CAM MODE

5. This feature toggles ON/OFF each time you push the MENU DIAL.

A / V SET

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is shown in the display when you turn the WIND CUT on.

REC MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

SOUND1

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

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Make sure WIND CUT is set to off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.

Use the WIND CUT when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.

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● DATE/TIME

✤ The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, VCR, M.REC and M.PLAY modes.

✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape.

1. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU DIAL.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DATE/TIME.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

4. Push the MENU DIAL to select the sub-menu.

5. Using the MENU DIAL, select the DATE/TIME mode.

✤ You can choose between - the OFF, DATE, TIME and DATE/TIME modes

CAM MODE

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OFF only

VIEWER SET

DATE only

TIME only

DATE & TIME

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

✤ To return to the previous menu, highlight DATE/TIME in the middle of the menu

and push MENU DIAL.

6. To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

CAM MODE

VIEWER SET

DATE / TIME

DATE

TIME

DATE&TIME

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The DATE/TIME is not affected by the OSD ON/OFF (DISPLAY) button.

The DATE/TIME will read “- - -” in the following conditions.

During playback of a blank section of a tape.

If the tape was recorded before setting the DATE/TIME in the Camera’s memory.

When the battery becomes weak or dead.

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Before you can use the DATE/TIME function, you must set the Clock.

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Advanced Recording

TV DISPLAY

✤ The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, VCR, M.REC, M.PLAY modes.

✤ You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display).

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OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only.

ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, CVF and TV hooked up to the camcorder.

Use the DISPLAY button located at the rear of the camcorder to turn ON/OFF all of

the OSD displayed on the LCD/CVF/TV.

1. Set the camcorder to CAM, VCR, M.REC, M.PLAY mode.

CAM MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY

VIEWER

2. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU DIAL.

4. Select the TV DISPLAY mode in list, push the MENU DIAL.

CAM MODE

VIEWER SET

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The DISPLAY mode switches between ON/OFF with each push.

LCD ADJUST

DATE / TIME

TV DISPLAY

5. To exit, press the MENU button.

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Advanced Recording

Using Quick Menu

✤ Quick menu is available only in CAM or M.REC mode.

✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU DIAL.

This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and

submenus.

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DATE/TIME

Each time you select DATE/TIME and press the MENU DIAL, it’ll be displayed in the order of

DATE - TIME - DATE/TIME - OFF(See page 52).

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REMOCON(

Each time you select REMOCON and press the MENU DIAL, the REMOCON is switched to

either enabled ( ) or disabled ( ) .

)

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EIS(

)

Each time you select EIS and press the MENU DIAL, the EIS icon is displayed or set to OFF.

DSE(Digital Special Effect) (see page 46)

Each time you select DSE and press the MENU DIAL, the DSE preset values are applied or set to OFF.

DSE values will not switch between On and Off if they have not been preset in the menu.

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PROGRAM AE (see page 40)

Each time you select PROGRAM AE and press the MENU DIAL, you can choose between

the preset PROGRAM AE values and AUTO.You can’t choose between Auto and the PROGRAM AE

values if the values have not been preset in the regular menu.

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Advanced Recording

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WHT. BALANCE(see page 42)

Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and press the MENU DIAL, you can choose between

preset WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between

Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.

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SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

You can set values for SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE by selecting (

the MENU DIAL. For more information, see the next chapter.

) icon and pressing

Setting the Quick menu

1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode.

CAM

Mode

2. Turn the MENU DIAL.

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You’ll see the WHT.BALANCE icon first.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to select a function you want and then press

the MENU DIAL to change the values.

EIS

STBY

MIRROR

DSE

Notes

PROGRAM AE

WHT. BALANCE

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Quick menu function will not operate in EASY mode.

REMOCON

DATE/TIME

■

If you are using the M.FOCUS (

you cannot use the Quick menu.

) function,

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

SHUTTTER

EXPOSURE

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If you want to use the Quick menu function,

release the M.FOCUS ( ) mode.

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Advanced Recording

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

✤ You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM/M.REC mode.

✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu.

✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

Turn the MENU DIAL until you see

icon on, and then press the MENU DIAL.

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You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.

Turn the MENU DIAL to select the item you want and then press the MENU DIAL.

SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000.

EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29 by turning the Menu dial.

3. To exit from the setting screen, select the

icon and press the MENU DIAL.

Recommended Shutter speeds when recording

✤ Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000.

✤ Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250.

✤ Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120.

Notes

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If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value, you should begin the recording with

the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD.

If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto-exposure option is selected,

manual changes are applied first.

The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set.

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Advanced Recording

EASY Mode (for Beginners)

✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to make good recordings easily.

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The EASY mode operates in CAM and M.REC mode.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to off and

the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes:

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Battery level, recording mode, counter, DATE/TIME, and EIS (

The word “EASY.Q” will appear on the LCD at the same time.

) will be displayed.

CUSTOM EASY

However, the DATE/TIME will only be seen if it has been previously set. (see page 52)

3. Press START/STOP to start recording.

Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings.

STOP

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EASY

53 min

4. Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off.

The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY mode.

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Notes

■

In EASY mode, certain functions are not available, such as MENU, BLC, MF/AF.

- If you want to use these functions, you must first switch the EASY mode off.

■

The EASY mode settings are deleted when the battery pack is uninstalled from the camcorder and therefore,

they must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced.

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Advanced Recording

CUSTOM Mode

✤ You can customize settings and save them for future use.

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The CUSTOM SET function operates in CAM and M.REC mode only.

✤ Please set the custom settings before using this function. (see page 48)

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. To activate the CUSTOM function, press the CUSTOM button.

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“CUSTOM.Q” will be displayed on the screen.

CUSTOM EASY

3. Press START/STOP to start recording.

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Recording will begin using the CUSTOM settings.

STBY

CUSTOM

MIRROR

min

4. To switch CUSTOM mode off, press the CUSTOM button again.

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The camcorder will revert to the settings that were set prior to

custom mode being selected.

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Note

■

The CUSTOM mode settings are deleted when a battery pack is removed and

therefore must be reset when a battery pack has been replaced.

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Advanced Recording

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM and M.REC mode only.

✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus

feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult

and/or unreliable.

Auto Focusing

✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you

use Auto Focus.

Manual Focusing

✤ In the following cases, you may obtain better results by adjusting

the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,

REV

S.SHOW

FWD

others further away.

b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

MF/AF

d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

2. Press the MF/AF(

) button.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the object is in focus.

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Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.

4. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF/AF button again.

REV

S.SHOW

FWD

MF/AF

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Advanced Recording

BLC (Back Light Compensation)

✤ BLC works in CAM/M.REC mode.

✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background:

* BLC off

* BLC on

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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.

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The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.

The light sources are too bright.

The subject is against a snowy background.

REV

1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.

S.SHOW

FWD

2. Press the BLC button.

BLC

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Normal - BLC - Normal

BLC enhances the subject.

DELETE

Note

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The BLC function will not operate in EASY mode.

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Advanced Recording

Fade In and Out

✤ The FADE function works in CAM mode only.

✤ You can give your recordings a professional look by using

special effects such as fading in at the beginning of a

sequence or fading out at the end of a sequence.

STBY

0:00:00

➔

REV

To Start Recording

REC

0:00:15

1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.

The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).

2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time release

the FADE button. Recording starts and the picture and

sound gradually appear (fade in).

REC

0:00:15

REV

To Stop Recording (use FADE IN / FADE OUT)

S.SHOW

STBY

0:00:15

3. When you wish to stop recording, hold down the

FADE button. The picture and sound gradually

disappear (fade out).

4. When the picture has disappeared, press the

START/STOP button to stop recording.

➔

Press the FADE button

a. FADE OUT

Gradual disappearance

a. FADE OUT (Approx. 4 seconds)

b. FADE IN (Approx. 4 seconds)

Gradual appearance

b. FADE IN

Release the FADE button

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Advanced Recording

Audio dubbing

✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in VCR Mode.

✤ You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound.

✤ Use the internal and external microphones or other audio equipment.

✤ The original sound will not be erased.

Dubbing Sound

1. Set the camcorder to VCR mode.

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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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When you wish to dub using the External A/V input, connect the AUDIO

/VIDEO cable to the camcorder by inserting the cable jack into the A/V in/out

terminal on the left side of the camcorder.

2. Press the

be dubbed.

(PLAY/STILL) button and find the time frame of the scene to

3. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button to pause the scene.

START/

STOP

WIDE

PHOTO

ZERO

DISPLAY

A.DUB

4. Press the A.DUB button on the Remote Control.

REV

S.SHOW

FWD

SELF

TIMER MEMORY

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A.DUB will be displayed on the LCD.

TELE

■

The camcorder is in a ready-to-dub state.

5. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button to start dubbing.

STILL

■

Press the (STOP) button to stop the dubbing.

Notes

■

You can not use the audio dubbing function while playing a write protected video tape.

When you wish to dub using the External A/V input, you must connect the AUDIO/VIDEO cable to the audio

system from which you wish to record.

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You can not use the audio dubbing function while the A/V calbe is connected to TV.

You can not dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP mode or 16 bit mode.

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Advanced Recording

Dubbed audio Playback

1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button.

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.

VCR MODE

A / V SET

3. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

REC MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

4. Use the MENU DIAL to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu.

5. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

SOUND1

OFF

6. Using the MENU DIAL, select the AUDIO playback channel.

VCR MODE

A / V SET

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Push the MENU DIAL to confirm the audio playback channel.

SOUND1 : play the original sound.

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND2 : play the dubbed sound.

MIX(1+2) : play back SOUND1 and 2 equally mixed.

SOUND [ 1 ]

SOUND [ 2 ]

MIX [ 1 + 2 ]

7. To exit, press the MENU button.

8. Press the

Note

(PLAY/STILL) button to playback the dubbed tape.

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When you play back added sound (SOUND2 or MIX mode), you may experience loss of

sound quality.

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Advanced Recording

PHOTO Image Recording

1. Press the PHOTO Button lightly (about halfway down) and hold it.

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The still picture appears on the LCD monitor.

If you do not wish to record, simply release the pressure from the button.

2. Press the PHOTO button fully down.

The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds.

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3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode.

Searching for a PHOTO picture

✤

You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape.

✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in VCR mode only.

1. Press the MENU button.

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The menu list will appear.

2. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V.

3. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

4. Select PHOTO SEARCH from the submenu and push the MENU DIAL.

VCR MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

REC MODE

MEMORY PHOTO SEARCH

5. Search the PHOTO using the

(FWD) and

The PHOTO search process appears on the LCD while you are searching.

After completing the search, the camcorder displays the still image.

(STOP) button.

(REW) buttons.

VIEWER

COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

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6. To exit, press the

VCR MODE

A / V SET

REC MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

SOUND1

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Advanced Recording

Various Recording Techniques

✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results.

Note

■ Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of

the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

1. General recording.

2. Downward recording.

Making a recording with a top view of the LCD screen.

3. Upward recording.

Making a recording viewing the LCD screen from below.

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 monitor,

the viewfinder can be used as a convenient alternative.

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Advanced Recording

Tape Playback

Audio input

(left)-White

✤ The playback function works in VCR mode only.

Video input-

Audio input

(right)-Red

Yellow

Playback on the LCD

Camcorder

S-VIDEO input

✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD in a car or outdoors.

S-VIDEO OUT

A/V OUT

Playback on a TV monitor

✤ To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible colour system.

✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the

camcorder.

Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacks

1. Connect the camcorder and TV with the Audio/Video cable.

The yellow plug : Video

The white plug : Audio(L)

The red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only

If you connect to a monaural TV or VCR, connect the yellow plug (Video) to the video input of

the TV or VCR and the white plug (Audio L) to the audio input of the TV or VCR.

✤ You may use the supplied SCART adapter.

2. Set the power switch on the camcorder to VCR mode.

3. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector on the TV to VIDEO.

Refer to the TV or VCR user’s manual.

4. Play the tape back.

Notes

You may use the S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have an S-VIDEO connector

on your TV.

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Connecting to a VCR

✤ You can connect your camcorder to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks

through a VCR.

VIDEO

AUDIO(L)

1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Audio/Video cable.

VCR

AUDIO(R)

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The yellow plug : Video

The white plug : Audio(L)

The red plug : Audio(R) - STEREO only

S-VIDEO

A/V OUT

2. Connect a TV to the VCR.

3. Set the power switch on the camcorder to VCR mode.

4. Turn on both the TV and VCR.

CAMCORDER

ANTENNA

■

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set.

5. Play the tape back.

Playback

✤ You can play the recorded tape in VCR mode.

1. Connect a power source and set the power switch to VCR mode.

2. Insert the tape you wish to play back.

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S.SHOW

FWD

3. Using the

you wish to play back.

4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

(FWD) and

(REW) buttons, find the first position

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The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds.

DELETE

■

If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind automatically.

Notes

■

It is best to decrease the volume of the built-in speaker when your camcorder is

connected to the TV.

The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically.

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Advanced Recording

Various Functions while in VCR mode

✤ The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FWD, REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control.

✤ The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only.

✤ To prevent tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for

more than 5 minutes.

Playback pause

✤ Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button during Playback or Slow playback.

✤ To resume playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

Picture search (Forward/Reverse)

✤ Press the

(FWD) or

(REW) buttons once during Playback , Slow mode or

REV

Still mode.

To resume normal playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

S.SHOW

FWD

✤ Keep pressing (FWD) or (REW) buttons during Playback mode.

To resume normal playback, release the button.

Slow playback (Forward/Reverse)

✤ Forward Slow Playback

DELETE

■

Press the SLOW button on the Remote Control during Playback.

To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

✤ Reverse slow playback

■

Press the

(REW) button during Forward Slow Play back.

■

To resume forward slow playback, press the

(FWD) button.

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To resume normal playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

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Advanced Recording

Frame advance (To play back frame by frame)

✤ Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode.

The F.ADV function works in still mode only.

✤ To resume normal playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

✤ If you want to play the tape in reverse by one

frame, pause the video tape by pushing the STILL button and change the direction into the reverse with

STILL button again. Then push the F.ADV button on the remote control to resume frame by frame playback.

X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse )

START/

STOP

COUTER

RESET

DISPLAY

WIDE

SELF

ZERO

RETURN

STILL

TIMER

✤ Forward X2 Playback

TELE

■

Press the X2 button on the Remote Control during Playback.

STILL

■

To resume normal playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

✤

Reverse X2 Playback

SLOW

F.ADV

■

Press the

(REW) button during Forward X2 Playback

■

To resume normal playback, press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

F.ADV

Notes

Mosaic shaped distortion may appear on the screen while in some of the various playback modes.

■

Mosaic shaped distortion or noise may be experienced when you play back tapes recorded in LP which

contain various playback functions.

Sound will only be heard during regular playback.

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Advanced Recording

ZERO MEMORY

✤ The MEMORY function works in both CAM and VCR modes.

✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the Remote Control during playback or recording at the point you wish to return to.

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The time code is changed to a tape counter that is set to zero memory with the M 0:00:00(Zero memory indicator)

If you want to cancel the zero memory function, press the ZERO MEMORY button again.

2. Finding the zero position.

■

When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape.

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

When you have finished recording, press the power switch on the VCR and press the

The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero position.

■

(REW) button.

3. The tape counter with the M (Zero memory indicator) disappears from the display and the tape counter is

changed to the time code.

Notes

■

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.

The ZERO MEMORY will not operate in DV IN mode.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections

Connecting to a DV device

✤ Connecting with other DV standard products.

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A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to

the DV port using the correct cable.

!!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This camcorder has a 4pin terminal.

✤ With a digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format, allowing high quality images

to be transferred.

Connecting to a PC

✤ If you want to transmit data to a PC, you must install a IEEE 1394 add-on card onto the PC. (not supplied)

✤ The frame rate recorded for video capturing is dependent on the capacity of the PC.

Notes

■

When you transmit data from the camcorder to another DV device, some functions may not work.

In this occurs, please reconnect the DV cable or turn the power OFF and ON again.

VP-D190MSi can receive digital data from another DV device.

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You can record a picture transferred over a DV connection on VP-D190MSi.

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IEEE 1394 Data Transfer

●

System requirements

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CPU : faster Intel^®Pentium III^TM450Mhz compatible.

Operating system : Windows^®98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS

Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM

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IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card

Recording with a DV connection cable (VP-D190MSi only)

1. Set the power switch to VCR mode.

2. Connect the DV cable (not supplied) from the DV IN/OUT port of

the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT port of the other DV device.

■

Make sure that DV IN appears on the screen.

3. Press the START/STOP button to begin REC PAUSE mode.

PAUSE is displayed on the OSD.

■

4. Start playback on the other DV device while you monitor the picture.

5. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

■

If you want to pause recording momentarily, press the START/STOP button again.

6. To stop recording, press the (STOP) button.

Note

■ When using this camcorder as a recorder, the pictures that appear on a monitor may seem uneven,

however recorded pictures will not be affected.

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USB interface

● Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection

✤ You can easily transfer a still image from a camera, tape, memory to a PC without additional add-on cards via a

USB connection.

✤ You can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection.

✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder.

System Requirements

CPU : Intel^®Pentium II™ 400MHz processor compatible or better

Operating system : Windows^®98/98SE/ME/2000/XP

RAM : 64 MB or more

CD-ROM: 4x CD-ROM drive

VIDEO : 65,000-colour or better video display card

Available USB port

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Hard Disc : 4GB (8GB recommended)

Notes

Intel^®Pentium II™ 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.

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USB interface

Installing DVC Media 4.0 Program

✤ Do not connect the camcorder to PC before installing the program.

✤ If another camera or scanner is connected, please disconnect it in advance.

✤ This explanation is based on Windows^®98SE OS.

Program installation

1. Insert the software CD into CD-ROM drive.

Installation selection screen appears in the monitor.

2. If the installation selection screen does not appear after inserting a CD, click

“Run” on the Windows “Start” menu and

execute SETUP.EXE file to begin installation.

When CD-ROM drive is set to

“D:” drive: type “D:\setup.exe” and press Enter.

3. Click a button to install the selected software.

■

DVC Driver

■

USB Software

■

Editing Software

Install the DVC Driver

4. When you see the Start window, click “DVC Driver” to continue installation.

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USB interface

Install the USB Software (DVC media 4.0™)

4. Repeat steps 1~3.

5. When you see the Start window, click “DVC media 4.0™” to continue installation.

6. Select a language and click “OK”.

7. When the dialogue box appears, click the “NEXT” button.

8. Choose the Destination Folder:

■

To install to default folder, click “NEXT”

■

To install to different folder, click “ Browse” and select another folder.

9. Click the “NEXT” button.

10.Files are copied to selected folder.

11.When the dialogue box appears, click Finish.

10.

Note

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DVC Media 4.0 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD in Adobe's Portable

Document Format (PDF).

The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included

on the CD. (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of Adobe Systems, Inc.)

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USB interface

Connecting to a PC

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack)

Notes

■

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.

■

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.

If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder.

USB Cable

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Digital Still Camera mode

Memory Stick

✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera.

Memory Stick Functions

✤ Recording still images

✤ Viewing still images 3 ways

Terminal

Protection

tab

■

Single

■

Slide show

■

Multi screen

✤ Protecting images against accidental erasure

✤ Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick

✤ Print marking still images

✤ Formatting a Memory Stick

Notes

■

You can use most of the camera’s functions when recording to the Memory Stick.

■

“

” appears on the screen while recording to the Memory Stick.

While recording or loading an image, do not eject or insert the Memory Stick.

Inserting or 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.

●

“Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “^TM”and “^®” are not mentioned in each instance in this manual.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Inserting and removing the Memory Stick

● Inserting Memory Stick

1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2. Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot located on the camcorder,

in the direction of the arrow.

● Removing the Memory Stick

1. Turn the Power switch to OFF.

2. Remove the Memory Stick by pushing the card in and letting it spring out.

✤ Do not attempt to pull the Memory Stick out without first pushing it in.

Notes

■

If you turn the power switch to M.PLAY, the last recorded image appears.

If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED IMAGE!

and will display on the screen.

■

Do not turn the power off while recording, loading, erasing or formatting.

Please turn the power off before you insert or remove the Memory Stick.

You could lose data on the Memory Stick.

■

Do not allow metal substances to come in contact with the terminals of the Memory Stick.

Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick.

After pulling the card out from the camcorder, please keep the Memory Stick 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. Save important images separately.

■

Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse.

If the USB cable is connected to the camcorder, the

(DELETE),

(S.SHOW),

(FWD), (REV) buttons are not available in M.PLAY mode.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick

✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG file format on the Memory Stick.

✤ Each file has a file number and all files are assigned to a folder.

■

A file number from DCAM0001 to DCAM9999 is sequentially assigned to each recorded image.

■

Each folder is numbered from 100SSDVC to 999SSDVC and recorded on the Memory Stick.

Image Format

DCIM

100 SSDVC

✤ Images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format.

✤ The number of pixels are 640 480 (VGA) in each mode.

DCAM 0001

DCAM 0002

101SSDVC

*M.PLAY

000-0000

File number

Folder number

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Digital Still Camera mode

Selecting the image quality

✤ You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded.

Select the image quality

M.REC MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

1. Set the power switch on the M.REC or VCR mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

MEMORY QUALITY

■

The menu list will appear.

VIEWER

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

DELETE

FORMAT

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY.

4. Push the MENU DIAL to enter the sub-menu.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight QUALITY in the submenu.

6. Push the MENU DIAL.

M.REC MODE

MEMORY SET

M.REC MODE

MEMORY SET

7. Using the MENU DIAL, select the image quality.

■

Push the MENU DIAL to confirm the image quality.

S.H.Q

000

QUALITY

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

DELETE

QUALITY

■

If you exit the sub-menu without pushing the MENU DIAL,

S.H.Q

H.Q

FINE

HIGH

STANDARD

the quality mode is not changed.

8. To exit, press the MENU button.

S.Q

FORMAT

●

Number of images on the Memory Stick.

QUALITY

FINE

8MB

16MB

Approx.60

Approx.120

Approx.240

Approx.120

Approx.240

Approx.480

HIGH

STANDARD

The actual number that you can record varies depending on the image size.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode.

✤ You cannot record moving pictures onto a Memory Stick.

✤ Audio cannot be recorded onto the Memory Stick.

M.REC

Recording images to a Memory Stick.

M.REC

Mode

M.PLA

1. Set the power switch to M.REC.

2. Press the PHOTO button lightly(about halfway down) and hold it.

■

If you do not wish to record, release the pressure from the button.

PHOTO

3. Press the PHOTO button fully down.

■

The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick.

While the camcorder is recording the still image, “

” appear on the screen.

S.Q

[ 2 2 / 2 4 0 ]

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Digital Still Camera mode

Recording an image from a cassette as a still image.

✤ You can record still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick.

✤ If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a Memory Stick, use the COPY function.

1. Set the power switch to VCR mode.

2. Play back the cassette.

3. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down), when the image you want to record appears.

■

The tape is set to play back pause (STILL) mode.

■

If you want to change the captured image without recording, release the PHOTO button, select the image again.

4. Press the PHOTO button fully down.

■

The still image is recorded to the Memory Stick.

■

While the camcorder is recording the still image, “

” appears on the screen.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Viewing Still images

✤ You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Stick.

✤ There are 3 ways to view recorded images.

■

Single : To view an image frame by frame.

■

Slide show : To view all images automatically and in consecutive order.

■

Multi screen: To view 6 images at once.

To view a Single image

1. Set the power switch to M.PLAY mode.

■

The last recorded image appears.

If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED IMAGE!

and will display on the screen.

(FWD) and (REV) buttons, search for the desired still image.

REV

S.SHOW

FWD

2. Using the

■

To view the next image : press the

To view the previous image : press the

Pressing

pressing

(FWD) button.

(REV) button.

■

DELETE

(FWD) when you are on the last image will take you to the first image and

(REV) when you are on the first image will take you to the last image.

■

Keep pressing

(FWD) or

(REV) to search for an image quickly.

To view a slide show

1. Set the power switch to M.PLAY mode.

■

The last recorded image appears

2. Press the

(S.SHOW) button.

■

All images will be played back consecutively for 3~4 seconds each.

(S.SHOW) button again.

3. To stop the slide show, press the

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Digital Still Camera mode

To view the Multi Screen

1. Set the power switch to M.PLAY.

■

The last recorded image appears.

2. Press the PHOTO button to view 6 images on a single screen.

■

A selection mark (

Turn the MENU DIAL downwards to go the previous image and

upwards to go to the next image.

) appears under the image.

100-0022

[22/24]

■

Jump to the next/previous multi screen with the

(FWD) or

(REV) buttons.

3. Press the PHOTO button.

■

The image you have marked fills the whole display.

Note

■

You can delete the selection marked image by pressing

(DELETE) on the function buttons.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick

✤ You can copy still images with PHOTO function on a cassette onto a Memory Stick.

1. Set the power switch to the VCR mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

VCR MODE

INITIAL

CAMERA

A/V

REC MODE

MEMORY

VIEWER

PHOTO SEARCH

COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and push the MENU DIAL.

■

The submenu will appear.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PHOTO COPY and push the MENU DIAL.

VCR MODE

■

All still images that recorded on a cassette will be copied to a Memory Stick.

A / V SET

REC MODE

5. The camcorder automatically performs the photo search to find still images and copying starts.

PHOTO SEARCH

PHOTO COPY

AUDIO MODE

AUDIO SELECT

WIND CUT

SOUND1

6. Press

(STOP) button to stop copying.

■

Copying stops when the cassette is finished or Memory Stick is full.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Marking images for printing

✤ This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format.

✤ You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a printer supporting DPOF.

✤ There are 2 ways to make a PRINT MARK.

■

THIS FILE :You can set a print mark on the photo image displayed on the LCD.

■

ALL FILES : To print 1 copy each of all of the stored images.

1. Set the power switch to M.PLAY mode

M.PLAY MODE

INITIAL

■

The last recorded image appears.

CAMERA

A/V

MEMORY QUALITY

VIEWER

PRINT MARK

2. Using the

(FWD) and

(REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to mark.

PROTECT

DELETE

FORMAT

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU DIAL.

M.PLAY MODE

■

The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.

MEMORY SET

S.H.Q

000

QUALITY

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

DELETE

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PRINT MARK, push the MENU DIAL.

6. Use the MENU DIAL to select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU DIAL.

7. Use the MENU DIAL to select the quantity and push the MENU DIAL.

FORMAT

Notes

■

When you setup the PRINT MARK option to ALL FILES, up to 999 images from the current file are printed.

The ALL FILES option may require extended operation time depending on the number of stored images.

■

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Digital Still Camera mode

Protection from accidental erasure

✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.

■

If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased.

1. Set the power switch to M.PLAY mode.

■

The last recorded image appears.

■

If there are no recorded images on the Memory Stick, NO STORED IMAGE! and

will display on the screen.

2. Using the

(FWD) and

(REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to protect.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU DIAL.

■

The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight PROTECT and push the MENU DIAL.

6. Press the MENU DIAL to alternate between THIS FILE ON/OFF.

■

THIS FILE : protects the currently selected file from erasure.

7. Using the

(FWD) and

(REV) buttons, search for other still images that you wish to protect.

■

Deactivate the image protection for the image by following step 6.

8. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Deleting Still images

✤ You can erase the still images recorded on the Memory Stick.

✤ If you want to delete protected images, you must first deactivate the image protection.

✤ An image which has been deleted cannot be recovered.

1. Set the power switch to M.PLAY mode

2. Using the

(FWD) and

(REV) buttons, search for the still image that you want to delete.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU DIAL.

■

The MEMORY SET submenu will appear.

5. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight DELETE and push the MENU DIAL.

■

Using the MENU DIAL, select either THIS FILE or ALL FILES and push the MENU DIAL.

■

THIS FILE : deletes only the file currently selected.

■

ALL FILES : deletes all files stored in the Memory Stick.

6. Turn the Menu Dial down to select Execute, and up to select Cancel.

■

EXECUTE : deletes the selected image(s).

■

CANCEL : does not delete the selected image(s) and returns to the previous menu.

Notes

■

If you try to delete a protected image, “Protect!” appears on the screen.

■

You can delete the current displayed image (when still images are on) by pressing

You will see you “DELETE REALLY?”. Press again to delete the current image.

(DELETE) on the function buttons.

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Digital Still Camera mode

Formatting the Memory Stick

✤ You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all images and options on the Memory Stick ,

including protected images.

✤ The format function restores the Memory Stick to its initial state.

✤ The Memory Stick supplied with this camcorder has been formatted already.

Attention

✤ If you execute the MEMORY FORMAT function, all images will be erased completely and erased images cannot be

recovered.

1. Set the power switch to M.PLAY mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight MEMORY and push the MENU DIAL.

■

The sub menu will appear.

4. Select FORMAT from the list and push the MENU DIAL.

5. “ALL FILES ARE DELETED! FORMAT REALLY?” appears on the screen.

6. Using the MENU DIAL, select the item.

■

NO : To return to previous menu

■

YES : To start formatting.

7. Push the MENU DIAL.

8. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.

Note

■

“Memory Stick” formatted on the PC with the USB adaptor (not supplied) do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this

camcorder.

If you want to format the Memory Stick on the PC, use the “Memory Stick formatter” supplied with the software CD.

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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. Hence, it should be removed.

After completing a recording session

1. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow.

REV

■

Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically.

Please wait while the tape is completely ejected.

S.SHOW

FWD

DELETE

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 jerky

images.

OFF

3. Set the power switch to the OFF mode.

4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium Ion Battery Pack.

■

When disconnecting a power supply, remove it in reverse order, by referring to page 21.

Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

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Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder

Cleaning the VIEWFINDER

1. Pull the VIEWFINDER out.

2. As shown in the illustration, press the fix button located on the left side of

the camcorder section adjacent to the VIEWFINDER with a sharp object

and pull the VIEWFINDER out.

3. Clean the VIEWFINDER lens and the lens on the camcorder with

a soft cotton swab.

4. Once the cleaning is completed, place the VIEWFINDER back on to

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 if only

a blue screen appears during playback, as the video heads may be dirty.

1. Set the power switch to VCR mode.

2. Insert the cleaning tape.

3. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

4. Press the ■ (STOP) button after 10 seconds.

Notes

■

Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.

If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.

If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service centre.

Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.

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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

■

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V,

50/60 Hz.

Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the local wall outlet.

■

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

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-compatible Countries/Regions

Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.

Note

■ You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD from anywhere in the world.

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Troubleshooting

✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks.

They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Self Diagnosis Display

Display Blinking

Informs that...

Action

the battery pack is almost discharged. Change to a charged one.

When the remaining time on the tape is

slow

TAPE END!

TAPE!

Prepare a new one.

about 2 minutes.

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.

slow

PROTECTION!

the tape is record protected.

slow the camcorder has some mechanical

fault.

1. Eject the tape.

....

2. Set to OFF.

3. Detach the battery.

4. Reattach the battery.

* If unresolved contact your

local service representative.

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 head drum

and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.

To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor.

✤ 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 pack.

Leave the camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room.

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Troubleshooting

Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode

Display

Blinking

slow

Informs that...

Action

There no Memory Stick in the

camcorder.

MEMORY STICK!

Insert a Memory Stick.

There is not enough memory Change to a new Memory Stick

MEMORY FULL!

slow

to record.

or erase recorded image.

NO STORED

IMAGE!

There are no images recorded

on the Memory Stick.

Record new images.

WRITE

PROTECT!

The Memory Stick is

record protected.

Release the write-protect tab

on the Memory Stick.

When you try to delete to

protected image.

Cancel the protect of image.

PROTECT!

Format a Memory Stick or

insert Memory Stick recorded

on this camcorder.

The camera can not

playback.

READ ERROR!

slow

Format a Memory Stick or

change to a new Memory

Stick.

WRITE ERROR!

slow The camera can not record.

The Memory Stick needs to

slow

NOT FORMAT!

NOW DELETE...

NOW FORMAT...

NOW COPY...

Format a Memory Stick.

format.

When progressing FILE

DELETE.

Wait until the end of deleting.

slow

When progressing MEMORY

FORMAT.

Wait until the end of

formatting.

slow

When progressing FILE

COPY.

slow

Wait until the end of copying.

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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 the POWER switch is set to CAM.

You have reached the end of the cassette.

Check the record protection tab on the cassette.

START/STOP button

does not operate while

recording

You have left the camcorder set to STBY for more than

5 minutes without using it.

The battery pack is fully exhausted.

The camcorder goes off

automatically.

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.

The battery pack is

quickly exhausted.

The video heads may be dirty.

Clean the head with a cleaning tape.

When you see a blue

screen during playback

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 brighter.

A vertical stripe appears

on the screen when

recording a dark

background.

The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.

Adjust the viewfinder control lever until the indicators

displayed on the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

The image in the

viewfinder is blurred.

Auto focus does not

work.

Check the M.FOCUS menu.

Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode.

Check the POWER switch. Set the power switch to VCR.

You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.

Play, FF or REW button

does not work.

This is normal operation and is not a failure or defect.

When you see a broken

block image during the

EDIT SEARCH.

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Specifications

Model name: VP-D190MS/D190MSi

System

Video signal

PAL, CCIR standards

Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system

Usable cassette

Tape speed

Tape recording time

FF/REW time

Image device

Lens

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)

F1.8 12x(Optical), 480x(Digital) Electronic zoom lens

Ø37

Filter diameter

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Size/dot number

LCD monitor Method

Viewfinder

2.5inch/200,000

TFT LCD

0.44” colour LCD

Connectors

Video output

S-video output

Audio output

DV input/output

USB output

1Vp-p (75Ω terminated)

Y: 1Vp-p, 75Ω, C: 0. 286Vp-p, 75Ω

-7.5dBs (600Ω terminated)

VP-D190MSi : 4pin special in/out connector, VP-D190MS : out only

Mini-B type connector

External mic

Ø3.5 stereo

General

Power source

Power source type

Power consumption

(Recording)

DC 8.4V, Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7.4V

Lithium Ion Battery Pack, Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz

4.9W(LCD), 3.6W(CVF)

0˚~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F)

-20˚C ~ 60˚C (-4˚F ~ 140˚F)

Length 104mm, Height 114mm, Width 53.5mm

480g (Except for Lithium Ion Battery Pack and tape)

Omni-directional stereo condenser microphone

Indoors: greater than 15m (straight line), Outdoors: greater than 5m (straight line)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

External dimension

Weight

Built-in MIC

Remote control

• These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.

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INDEX

- L -

- A -

Accessories ................................................................................ 12

Audio dubbing ............................................................................. 62

AUDIO MODE ............................................................................ 50

LCD ....................................................................................... 28, 29

- M -

MF/AF ......................................................................................... 59

- B -

- O -

Battery Pack ............................................................................... 22

BEEP .......................................................................................... 37

BLC ............................................................................................. 60

OSD ...................................................................................... 17, 18

- P -

PHOTO SEARCH ....................................................................... 64

PROGRAM AE ........................................................................... 40

Protection .................................................................................... 87

- C -

Cassette ...................................................................................... 25

Cleaning ...................................................................................... 91

CLOCK SET ............................................................................... 35

Connecting .................................................................................. 67

CUSTOM Mode .......................................................................... 58

CUSTOM.Q ................................................................................ 48

- Q -

Quick Menu ................................................................................. 54

- R -

REC MODE ................................................................................ 49

REMOCON ................................................................................. 36

Remote control ..................................................................... 16, 19

- D -

DATE/TIME ................................................................................. 52

DC Cable .................................................................................... 21

Deleting ....................................................................................... 88

DEMONSTRATION .................................................................... 39

DSE ............................................................................................. 46

DV .........................................................................................71, 72

- S -

SHUTTER SPEED ..................................................................... 56

Sound ......................................................................................... 32

Speaker ....................................................................................... 32

Still images ........................................................................... 83, 85

- E -

- T -

EASY Mode ................................................................................ 57

Edit Search ................................................................................. 27

EIS ...............................................................................................45

EXPOSURE ................................................................................ 56

TV DISPLAY ............................................................................... 53

- U -

USB ............................................................................................. 73

- F -

- V -

Fade ............................................................................................ 61

Formatting ................................................................................... 89

Frame advance ........................................................................... 69

Function Butts ............................................................................. 15

Viewfinder ............................................................................. 28, 30

- W -

WHT. BALANCE ......................................................................... 42

WIND CUT .................................................................................. 51

- Z -

- H -

Hand Strap ................................................................................. 20

ZERO MEMORY ........................................................................ 70

Zoom .................................................................................... 43, 44

- I -

IEEE1394 .................................................................................... 71

Image quality .............................................................................. 80

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Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)

The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.

The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to

BS1362 of the same rating must be used.

Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.

If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug.

Replacement covers are available from your dealer.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point,

you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.

However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug.

Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE = NEUTRAL

BROWN = LIVE

As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK.

The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.

WARNING

NOTE

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marked with the letter E or the earth symbol,

or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.

This page is applicable to Great Britain only.

ENGLISH

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