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Samsung VP-D30 Owner's Instruction Book

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ENGLISH
Digital Video Camcorder
VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/
D34(i)/D39(i)
AF
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.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/
AF
CCD
LCD
ELECTRONICS
CEE
D34(i)/D39(i)
89/336CEE 73/23 CEE 93/68
AD68-00654K

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Digital Video Camcorder VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/ VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/ D34(i)/D39(i) D34(i)/D39(i) Auto Focus Charge Coupled Device 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 89/336CEE 73/23 CEE 93/68 Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Notes and Safety Instructions ........6 ..........6 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ......11 ..........11 Features ........................11 ..........................11 Accessories Supplied with camcorder ..............12 .................. 12 Front & Left View ...................... 13 ....................... 13 Left side View ......................
  • Page 3 ENGLISH Contents Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ..........33 ..............33 Adjusting the LCD during PLAY ............... 34 PLAY ............34 Controlling Sound from the Speaker ............... 34 ....................34 Advanced Recording ..........35 ............35 Use of various Functions ...................
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Contents PHOTO Image Recording ..................65 ........................65 Searching for a PHOTO picture ................. 65 ......................65 NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording).................66 NIGHT CAPTURE .............66 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ..................67 POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ............67 Various Recording Techniques .................. 68 ......................68 Playback ..............
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Contents Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick .......... 84 ............... 84 Image Format ...................... 84 ......................84 Selecting the CAMCORDER mode ................. 84 ....................84 Selecting the image quality ..................85 ......................85 Select the image quality ..................85 ....................

  • Page 6: Notes And Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH 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.

  • Page 7: Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law. Notes regarding moisture condensation 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.

  • Page 8: Notes Regarding The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Notes regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. STBY If your camcorder is in CAM 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...

  • Page 9: Note Regarding The Lens

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Note regarding the LENS Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device). CCD Charge Coupled Device Notes regarding electronic viewfinder 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.

  • Page 10: Precautions Regarding The Lithium Battery

    ENGLISH Notes and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 • IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer IEEE 1394 i.LINK™ i.LINK 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, (VP- making it possible to produce or edit various images.

  • Page 12: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter 3. AC Cord 4. Multi-AV Cable CR2025, 2 (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 5.

  • Page 13: Front & Left View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 8. TFT LCD 1. Lens 5. Multi-AV Jack (see page 69) 69 ) 2. Remote Sensor 6. Internal MIC 3. Infrared Light (see page 66) 7. View Finder (see page 32) 66 ) 4.

  • Page 14: Left Side View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 2. EASY.Q( /MULTI DISP. 3. PB ZOOM 4. DISPLAY (TAPE/MEMORY STICK) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) ) 1. Function buttons M.PLAY PLAYER CAMERA (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)) : (PLAY/STILL) FADE (see page 62) SLIDE SHOW (see page 88) : (PLAY/STILL)( / ) FADE( SLIDE SHOW( 88 )

  • Page 15: Right & Top View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Right & Top View 2. PHOTO 10. TAPE OPEN/EJECT 5. MENU 6. MENU (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 12. USB 13. DV 1. Zoom lever (see page 45) 9. Night Capture Switch 45 ) 2. PHOTO Button (see page 66) 2.

  • Page 16: Rear & Bottom View

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. MENU( 3. CAM 4. PLAYER( 5. START/STOP 8. DC( 1. MENU Button 7. Charging indicator 1. MENU 2. Hook for shoulder strap 8. DC Jack (see page 23) 8. DC( 23 ) 3.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote control 18. DISPLAY( 1. PHOTO 2. START/STOP( 3. SELF TIMER( 4. ZERO MEMORY( 5. PHOTO SEARCH( 16. X2 6. A.DUB( 15. DATE/TIME( (FF)( (SLOW)( (REW)( (PLAY)( (STILL)( (STOP)( 11. F. ADV( 1. PHOTO 10.

  • Page 18: Osd (On Screen Display In Cam And Player Modes)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in CAM and PLAYER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) OSD in CAM mode 2. Easy mode (see pages 59) 2. Easy 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode 3. DSE Digital Special Effects 22 21 (see page 48) 4.

  • Page 19: Osd (On Screen Display In M.rec And M.play Modes) (Vp-D33(I)/D34(I)/D39(I) Only)

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modes) (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)) A. Folder number-file number (see page 84) OSD in M.REC mode B. Image counter - Current still image/Total number of recordable still images. C. CARD (MEMORY STICK) indicator 2 2 / 2 4 0 D.

  • Page 20: Preparation

    ENGLISH Preparation How to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote Control You need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : You purchase the camcorder. The remote control doesn’t work. Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly, following the + and - markings.

  • Page 21: Lithium Battery Installation

    ENGLISH Preparation Lithium Battery Installation The lithium battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    ENGLISH Preparation Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. ZOOM START/STOP Press the Zoom and START/STOP button without having to change the...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Power Source

    ENGLISH Preparation Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder. The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1.

  • Page 24: Using The Lithium Ion Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack The amount of continuous recording time available depends on: The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. How often the Zoom function is used. Zoom It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1.

  • Page 25: Table Of Continuous Recording Time Based On Model And Battery Type

    ENGLISH Preparation Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically. The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations.

  • Page 26: Battery Level Display

    ENGLISH 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 20~40% c. 40~80% used 40~80% d. 80~95% used 80~95% e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) Please refer to the table on page 25 for approximate continuous recording...

  • Page 27: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    ENGLISH Preparation Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. Do not use any tapes other than Mini DV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the TAPE TAPE OPEN/EJECT OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette door.

  • Page 28: Basic Recording

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) Insert a cassette. (see page 27) LENS CAP 2. Remove the LENS CAP. 3. Set the power switch to the CAM position.

  • Page 29: Record Search (Rec Search)

    ENGLISH Basic Recording When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for STBY 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 START/STOP Power OFF and then back to CAM.

  • Page 30: Hints For Stable Image Recording

    ENGLISH 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.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Lcd

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD Your camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ;...

  • Page 32: Using The Viewfinder

    ENGLISH Basic Recording 8. Push the MENU SELECTOR button again. MENU SELECTOR You may select NORMAL, SUPER or BACK LIGHT BRIGHT SELECT NORMAL (VP-D39(i) only) in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the SUPER BACK LIGHT MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. D39(i)) MENU SELECTOR When you use the LCD BACK LIGHT...

  • Page 33: Playing Back A Tape You Have Recorded On The Lcd

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor. Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLAYER position.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Lcd During Play

    ENGLISH Basic Recording Adjusting the LCD during PLAY PLAY You can adjust the LCD during playback. The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAM mode. (see page 31) Controlling Sound from the Speaker PLAYER The Speaker works in PLAYER mode only. Speaker When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker.

  • Page 35: Advanced Recording

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Use of various Functions Setting menu items Available mode MENU SUB MENU Memory Memory Memory REC Memory PLAY CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER REC. PLAY (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)) INITIAL CLOCK SET INITIAL CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND...

  • Page 36: Availability Of Functions In Each Mode

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Availability of functions in each mode Requested Digital Digital functions NIGHT NIGHT Mode special CAPTURE CAPTURE PHOTO SLOW PHOTO SLOW Operating Mode D.ZOOM effects D.ZOOM (TAPE) SHUTTER (TAPE) SHUTTER DIS( D.ZOOM D.ZOOM( PHOTO PHOTO( SLOW SHUTTER SLOW SHUTTER( Digital Special Effects NIGHT CAPTURE...

  • Page 37: Clock Set

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording CLOCK SET CLOCK SET CLOCK setup works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY PLAYER M.REC modes. M.PLAY CLOCK The DATE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DATE/TIME. DATE/TIME DATE/TIME 1. Press the MENU button. CAM MODE The menu list will appear.

  • Page 38: Wl. Remote

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WL. REMOTE WL. REMOTE The WL.REMOTE function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY WL. REMOTE The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder. WL.

  • Page 39: Beep Sound

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording BEEP SOUND BEEP SOUND The BEEP SOUND function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC, PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY BEEP SOUND Use the MENU to setup the BEEP SOUND function. Select whether or not you want to hear a beep sound whenever you MENU BEEP SOUND change a setup value.

  • Page 40: Shutter Sound (Vp-D33(I)/D34(I)/D39(I) Only)

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SOUND (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) SHUTTER SOUND VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)) You can hear SHUTTER SOUND only when the PHOTO function is PHOTO SHUTTER working. SOUND Determines whether or not you wish to hear a SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND when using the DSC feature. MEMORY STICK 1.

  • Page 41: Demonstration

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. The DEMONSTRATION function may only be used in the CAM DEMONSTRATION mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder. The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION mode switched OFF.

  • Page 42: Program Ae

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE The PROGRAM AE function works in CAM mode only. PROGRAM AE The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. PROGRAM AE They give you creative control over the depth of field. AUTO mode AUTO Auto balance between the subject and the background.

  • Page 43: Setting The Program Ae

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear. INITIAL PROGRAM AE CAMERA WHT. BALANCE D.ZOOM MEMORY MENU SELECTOR 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and VIEWER DSE SELECT CAMERA...

  • Page 44: Wht.balance White Balance

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) 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 image colour of the object in any recording condition. You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good AUTO quality colour of the image.

  • Page 45: Zooming In And Out With Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM Digital Zoom works in CAM mode only. Zooming In and Out Zooming In and Out Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene.

  • Page 46: Digital Zoom

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally. 10X 10 The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability.

  • Page 47: Dis Digital Image Stabilizer

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) DIS Digital Image Stabilizer The DIS function works in CAM mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).

  • Page 48: Dse(Digital Special Effects) Select

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT DSE Digital Special Effects The DSE function works in CAM 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.

  • Page 49: Selecting An Effect

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. CAM MODE INITIAL 2. Press the MENU button. CAMERA PROGRAM AE MENU WHT. BALANCE MEMORY D.ZOOM The menu list will appear. VIEWER DSE SELECT 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and MENU SELECTOR push the MENU SELECTOR.

  • Page 50: Rec Mode

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording REC MODE REC MODE The REC MODE function works in both CAM and PLAYER (VP- PLAYER D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i REC MODE D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes. This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode SP standard play LP long play and in LP (long play) mode.

  • Page 51: Audio Mode

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording AUDIO MODE AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE function works in CAM and PLAYER PLAYER VP-D30i/ (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes. D31i/D33i/D34i/D39 i AUDIO MODE This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) 12bit : You can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track.

  • Page 52: Wind Cut

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WIND CUT WIND CUT The WIND CUT function works in CAM and PLAYER PLAYER VP-D30i/ (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) modes. D31i/D33i/D34i/D39 i WIND CUT The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. WIND CUT When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind.

  • Page 53: Date/Time

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording DATE/TIME DATE/TIME The DATE/TIME function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY DATE/TIME The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of DATE/TIME the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. MENU CAM MODE The menu list will appear.

  • Page 54: Tv Display

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording TV DISPLAY TV DISPLAY The TV DISPLAY function works in CAM, PLAYER, M.REC and PLAYER M.REC M.PLAY modes. M.PLAY TV DISPLAY TV You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, View Finder and TV.

  • Page 55: Using Quick Menu

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording Using Quick Menu(Navigation Menu) Quick menu is available only in CAM and M.REC mode. M.REC Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by simply using the MENU SELECTOR button. MENU SELECTOR This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus.

  • Page 56: Setting The Quick Menu

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording WHT. BALANCE (see page 44) WHT.BALANCE Each time you select WHT. BALANCE and push the MENU WHT.BALANCE MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT.BALANCE SELECTOR WHT.BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between AUTO PROGRAM AE Auto and WHT.BALANCE values it they have not been preset.

  • Page 57: Shutter Speed & Exposure

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE You can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAM mode. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.

  • Page 58: Slow Shutter(Low Shutter Speed)

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording SLOW SHUTTER (Low Shutter Speed) SLOW SHUTTER The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAM mode only. SLOW SHUTTER The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2.

  • Page 59: Easy Mode (For Beginners)

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) EASY The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. EASY The EASY mode only operates in CAM mode. EASY 1. Set the power switch to CAM mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera EASY will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes:...

  • Page 60: Mf/Af Manual Focus/Auto Focus

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only. M.REC In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus AF/MF feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

  • Page 61: Blc (Back Light Compensation)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording BLC (Back Light Compensation) BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in CAM/M.REC mode. * BLC * BLC M.REC Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window. The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background;...

  • Page 62: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Fade In and Out Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAM mode only. FADE 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.

  • Page 63: Audio Dubbing

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Audio dubbing Audio dubbing The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLAYER Mode. AUDIO DUBBING 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.

  • Page 64: Dubbed Audio Playback

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. PLAYER MODE MENU A / V SET 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V. REC MODE PHOTO SEARCH MENU SELECTOR PHOTO COPY AUDIO MODE 3.

  • Page 65: Photo Image Recording

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording PHOTO Image Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button lightly (about halfway down) PHOTO and hold it. The still picture appears on the LCD monitor. PHOTO If you do not wish to record, release the button. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down. PHOTO The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds.

  • Page 66: Night Capture (0 Lux Recording)

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording NIGHT CAPTURE (0 lux recording) NIGHT CAPTURE The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM/M.REC M.REC mode. NIGHT CAPTURE NIGHT The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a CAPTURE subject in darkness. NIGHT CAPTURE 1. Set the camcorder to CAM mode. 2.

  • Page 67: Power Night Capture

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE POWER NIGHT CAPTURE The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAM mode. POWER NIGHT The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more CAPTURE brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCD if NIGHT CAPTURE you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state that a NIGHT CAPTURE...

  • Page 68: Various Recording Techniques

    ENGLISH Advanced Recording Various Recording Techniques In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.

  • Page 69: Playback

    ENGLISH Playback Tape Playback The playback function works in PLAYER mode only. PLAYER Playback on the LCD It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor To play back a tape, the television must have a compatible colour system.

  • Page 70: Connecting To A Tv Which Has No Audio And Video Input Jacks

    ENGLISH Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Multi-AV VIDEO AUDIO(L) cable. AUDIO(R) The yellow plug : Video S-VIDEO The white plug : Audio(L) Video...

  • Page 71: Various Functions While In Player Mode

    ENGLISH Playback Various Functions while in PLAYER mode PLAYER The PLAY/STILL, STOP, FF, REW buttons are located on the camcorder PLAY/STILL STOP and the Remote Control. The F.ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the F.ADV Remote Control only. SLOW 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.

  • Page 72: Frame Advance (To Play Back Frame By Frame)

    ENGLISH Playback Frame advance (To play back frame by frame) Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still F.ADV Still mode. The F.ADV function works in still mode only. F.ADV To resume normal playback, PLAY/STILL press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

  • Page 73: Zero Memory

    ENGLISH Playback ZERO MEMORY ZERO MEMORY The MEMORY function works in both CAM and PLAYER modes. PLAYER You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following MEMORY playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control during playback ZERO or recording at the point you wish to return to.

  • Page 74: Pb Dse (Playback Digital Special Effects)

    ENGLISH Playback PB DSE (Playback Digital Special Effects) PB DSE The PB DSE function works in PLAYER mode. PLAYER PB DSE The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effect (DSE) to tape playback or still images. PB DSE 1.

  • Page 75: Pb Zoom

    ENGLISH Playback PB ZOOM PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function works in PLAYER mode. PLAYER PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. PB ZOOM 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode PB ZOOM 2.

  • Page 76: Recording In Player Mode (Vp-D30I/D31I/D33I/D34I/D39I Only)

    ENGLISH Recording in PLAYER mode Recording in PLAYER mode (VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i only) PLAYER VP-D30i/D31i/D33i/D34i/D39i You can use this camcorder as a recorder. You can record a tape from VCR or TV. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR or TV with the Multi- VIDEO AV cable.

  • Page 77: Ieee 1394 Data Transfer

    ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 Transferring IEEE1394 (i.LINK)-DV standard data connections IEEE 1394 i.LINK Connecting to a DV device Connecting with other DV standard products. A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable.

  • Page 78: System Requirements

    ENGLISH IEEE 1394 Data Transfer IEEE 1394 System requirements CPU : faster Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz compatible. CPU Intel ® Pentium III™ 450Mhz Operating system : Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Windows ® 98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory : more than 64 MB RAM 64 MB RAM IEEE1394 add-on card or built in IEEE1394 card...

  • Page 79: Usb Interface (Vp-D31(I)/D33(I)/D34(I)/D39(I) Only)

    ENGLISH USB interface (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver, Editing software) supplied with the camcorder. (see page 80) Using the Removable disk (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] You can easily transfer data from Memory Stick to a PC without additional add- on cards via a USB connection.

  • Page 80: Installing Dvc Media 5.0 Program

    ENGLISH USB interface VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Installing DVC Media 5.0 Program DVC Media 5.0 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 ®...

  • Page 81: Connecting To A Pc

    ENGLISH USB interface VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Connecting to a PC 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the proper terminal on the camcorder. (USB jack) If a PC is connected to the camcorder with a USB cable only the Power Switch, Zoom Switch, Mode Switch and NIGHT CAPTURE operate.

  • Page 82: Digital Still Camera Mode (Vp-D33(I)/D34(I)/D39(I) Only)

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) MEMORY STICK The Memory Stick stores and manages still images recorded by the camera. Memory Stick Functions Recording still images and MPEG4 movie Viewing still images and MPEG4 movie Single Slide show Multi display Protecting images against accidental erasure Deleting images recorded on a Memory Stick...

  • Page 83: Inserting And Ejecting The Memory Stick

    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.

  • Page 84: Structure Of Folders And Files On The Memory Stick

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick The still images that you recorded are saved in JPEG DCIM JPEG file format on the Memory Stick. 100 SSDVC The moving images that you recorded are saved in DCAM 0001 MPEG4 MPEG4 file format on the Memory Stick.

  • Page 85: Selecting The Image Quality

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Selecting the image quality You can select the quality of a still image to be recorded. Select the image quality M.REC MODE 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY MEMORY STICK INITIAL STICK.

  • Page 86: Recording Still Images To A Memory Stick In M.rec Mode

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC Mode. M.REC Audio cannot be recorded with still images onto the Memory Stick. Recording images to a Memory Stick MEMORY STICK 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. 2.

  • Page 87: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] Recording an image from a cassette as a still image. You can record a still image from a cassette onto a Memory Stick. If you want to recorded multiple still images from a cassette to a COPY Memory Stick, use the COPY function.

  • Page 88: Viewing Still Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] 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.

  • Page 89: To View The Multi Display

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) To view the Multi Display 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. MEMORY STICK 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode. PLAYER The last recorded image appears. 3. To view six stored images on single screen, press the MULTI DISP.

  • Page 90: Copying Still Images From A Cassette To Memory Stick

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick You can copy still images recorded with PHOTO function on a cassette PHOTO onto a Memory Stick. PLAYER 1. Set the power switch to the PLAYER mode. PLAYER MODE INITIAL MENU...

  • Page 91: Marking Images For Printing

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) Marking images for printing This camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print DPOF ( format. DPOF You can automatically print images recorded on a Memory Stick with a PRINT MARK printer supporting DPOF.

  • Page 92: Digital Still Camera Mode

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] Protection from accidental erasure You can protect important images from accidental erasure. If you execute FORMAT, all images including protected images will be erased. MEMORY STICK 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK. M.PLAY MODE INITIAL PLAYER...

  • Page 93: Deleting Still Images

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) 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. MEMORY STICK 1.

  • Page 94: Formatting The Memory Stick

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] Formatting the Memory Stick You can use the MEMORY FORMAT functions to completely delete all MEMORY FORMAT( 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.

  • Page 95: Mpeg Recording

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) MPEG RECORDING MPEG You can record the moving picture images with an audio on the Memory Stick. Saving the pictures captured by a camera as a moving picture file onto MEMORY STICK 1.
  • Page 96 ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] The moving picture images on a Memory Stick are smaller size and lower definition than one on Tape. There could be any broken or mosaic pictures while playing the MPEG4 MPEG4 moving picture images, but it is not malfunction. You need Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher version MPEG4 and Sharp G.726 Audio Codec in order to play MPEG4 file on the...

  • Page 97: Selecting The Moving Picture Sizes

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] Selecting the moving picture sizes 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY STICK position. MEMORY STICK M.REC MODE INITIAL CAMERA 2. Set the power switch to CAM mode. M.PLAY SELECT MEMORY PHOTO QUALITY VIEWER MPEG4 SIZE PRINT MARK...

  • Page 98: Mpeg Playback

    ENGLISH Digital Still Camera mode VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) MPEG Playback MPEG The MPEG Playback function works in M. PLAY mode only. MPEG M.PLAY You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Stick. During the MPEG4 playback, you can hear sound at the PC speaker only MPEG4 (You cannot hear it from the speaker onto a camcorder and TV).

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    ENGLISH Maintenance After finishing a recording At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder.

  • Page 100: Cleaning And Maintaining The Camcorder

    ENGLISH Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLAYER PLAYER mode.

  • Page 101: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    ENGLISH Maintenance Using Your Camcorder Abroad Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied 100V 240V 50/60Hz AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Informs that... Action Blinking slow the battery pack is almost discharged.

  • Page 103: M.rec/M.play Vp-D33(I)/D34(I)/D39(I)]

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode M.REC/M.PLAY (VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) only) VP-D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i)] Display Informs that... Action Blinking MEMORY There no Memory stick in the MEMORY STICK! slow Insert a Memory Stick. STICK camcorder. There is not enough memory to Change to a new Memory Stick. MEMORY FULL! slow record.
  • Page 104 ENGLISH Troubleshooting If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack or the AC Power Adapter. camcorder on. START/STOP button Check the POWER switch is set to CAM.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Model name: VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) : VP-D30(i)/D31(i)/D33(i)/D34(i)/D39(i) System Video signal Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Usable cassette Digital video tape (6.35mm width): Mini DV cassette 6.35mm) : Tape speed SP: approx.

  • Page 106: Index

    ENGLISH INDEX - A - - M - - A - - L - Accessories ........12 Memory Stick ......82, 83 ........76 ........... 71 Audio dubbing ........63 MF/AF ..........60 ZERO MEMORY ..73 - B - AUDIO MODE ........ 51 MPEG RECORDING .......
  • Page 107 ENGLISH THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICS *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com.au http://www.samsung.com.au Germany http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com.pl http://www.samsung.com.pl Spain http://www.samsung.es http://www.samsung.es Italia http://www.samsung.it http://www.samsung.it China http://www.samsung.com.cn...

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